BASIL II BULGAROKTONOS with CONSTANTINE VIII (976-1025). Miliaresion. Contemporary imitation of Constantinople.

Obv: Cross crosslet with central X and pellet-in-crescent set upon decoration on four steps; to left and right, crowned facing busts of Basil and Constantine; pseudo-legend around.
Rev: Pseudo-legend in five lines; decoration above and below.

Cf. Sear 1812 (for prototype).

Condition: Extremely fine, a few marks on the reverse.

Weight: 2.30 g.
Diameter: 30 mm.