Byzantine Empire Miliaresion - Constantine VII, Romanos I and Christopher, 921 – 931
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Miliaresion - Constantine VII, Romanos I and Chris
Year
921 – 931
Rulers
Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos
(913–959)
, Romanos I Lekapenos
(920–944)
, Christopher Lekapenos
(921–931)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.8
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Miliaresion - Constantine VII, Romanos I and Chris from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 921 to 931. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 2.8 g.
- Obverse
- Cross potent on three steps, globe below, triple border. (Jesus Christ Triumphs.)
- Reverse
- Legend in five lines, triple border. ("Ρωμανό[ς] [Α΄ Λακαπήνος], Χριστόφορ[ος] [Α΄ Λακαπήνος] κε Κωνσταν[τίνος] [Ζ΄ Πορφυρογέννητος] ἐν X[ριστ]ῷ εὐσε- β[εῖς] βασιλ[εῖς] [τῶν] Ῥ[ωμαίων]" : Romanus ( Ist Lecapenus ), Christopher ( Ist Lecapenus ) and Constantine ( VII Porphyrogenitus ) by the grace of the Christ pious kings of the Romans.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (921-931) | — | Constantinopolis |
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