Byzantine Coinage, John I, Miliarense, Constantinople, 969-76, cross crosslet on globus above two steps, at centre a circular medallion containing facing bust of John, rev. legend in five lines, 2.51g (Sear 1792); Michael VII, Miliarense, Constantinople, 1071-8, cross crosslet with pellets at finials on three steps, saltire cross and pellet-in-crescent on shaft, crowned busts of Michael VII wearing jewelled chlamys and Maria wearing loros flanking, rev. legend in five lines, 1.75g (Sear 1874) [2]. First pierced, otherwise fine, second good fine or better and toned £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Ancient Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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