Miliaresion 820 - 821/22.
Obv. IhSVS XRIS-TVS nICA, Cross potent on three steps
Rev. + mIXA/HL EC ΘEV / PISTOS bA/SILEVS RO/mAIOn.
Sear 1691 (Michael III.). DOC 6 (Michael III.)
2.08 g.
Based on hoard evidence, Simon Bendall concludes that this miliaresion emission was struck under the sole reign of Michael II. and not under Michael III. See Spink´s Numismatic Circular, March 1983. ´´Miliaresia of the Reign of Michael II, A.D. 820-822´´.
Purchased from Fortuna Gallery, New York in 1982.