BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Basil I. 867-886 AD. Silver Miliaresion (2.98 gm; 22 mm). Constantionopol, struck 868-879 AD. Obv: IhSUS XRI-STUS hICA Cross potent on three steps, globe beneath Rx: bASI / LIOS CE / COhSTah / TIhPISTV / bASILIS / ROMEO in six lines, triple border. Sear 1708, BN 1-10; DO-7.4var. Lovely strike on a nice broad flan. Choice FDC. Toned. Wonderful example for this issue.