Miliaresion - Romanus III Argyrus
Features
| Issuer |
Byzantine Empire
(Byzantine states)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Romanos III Argyros (1028-1034)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1028-1034 |
| Value | Miliaresion (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 456135 |
| References | BCV# 1822 David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes).Philip Grierson; 1993. Catalogue of the Byzantine Coins in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection and in the Whittemore Collection / Volume 3.2. Basil I to Nicephorus III 867-1081 (2nd Edition). Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. |
Obverse
Virgin Mary with the Holy Infant, lettering around.
Script: Greek
Lettering: + ΠΑΡΘЄΝЄ CΟΙ ΠΟΛVΑΙΝЄ
Reverse
Emperor Romanus III Facing, with potent cross and global cruciger in either hand. Lettering around.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΟC ΗΛΠΙΚЄ ΠΑΝ ΤΑ ΚΑΤΟPΘΟΙ
Comments
Rare type, likely struck around 1030.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1028-1034) | |||||||||||||||
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