Basil I, the Macedonian (867-886). AR Miliaresion, Constantinople mint. D/ IhSYS XRIStYS nICA. Cross potent on three steps, globe beneath; triple border. R/ +bASI/LIOS CЄ/CONStAn/tin PIStV/bASILIS/ROmЄO in six lines; triple border. D.O. 7; Sear 1708. AR. g. 2.98 mm. 23.00 A choice example, brilliant and lightly toned. Uncleaned dark deposits, otherwise EF.