Basil I the Macedonian. 867-886. AR Miliaresion (24.5mm, 2.66 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Struck 868-879. Cross potent set on three steps; globus below / + ЬASI/LIOS CЄ/COҺSTAҺ/TIҺ' PISTV/ЬASILIS/ROMЄO' in six lines. DOC 7; SB 1708. Toned, edge loss. Good VF.
From the Richard L. Horst Collection.