

Constantine VII, Porphyrogenitus (913-959) and Romanus I, Lecapenus (920-944). AR miliaresion, Constantinople mint, 931-944 AD. Obv. IhSЧS XRI-STЧS hICA. Cross potent set on three steps; oval medallion at center with portrait of crowned facing bust of Romanus, pelleted cross below. Rev. + ROMAhO'/ COhSTAhT'/ STЄFAhOS/ CЄ COhSTA'/ Єh X'ω Ь' R' in five lines. D.O. 20; Sear 1755. 3.15 g. 23.50 mm. Choice and lightly toned, with dark spots. About EF.