Gemini III, January 9th, 2007
Lot # 547 - Auction is closed.Estimate: US$250 / Price 
Realized: US$430 
Basil II, Bulgaroctonos. Silver miliaresion 

Basil II, Bulgaroctonos. (976-1025 AD). Silver miliaresion (2.34 
gm). Constantinople, c. 977-989 AD. En TOVTW nICAT’ bASILEI C 
CWnST’, cross crosslet, with x at center and pellet within crescent 
on shaft; beneath, globus on four steps; in field to left, facing 
bust of Basil, with short beard, wearing crown and loros; to right, 
facing bust of Constantine, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, 
triple border / + bASIL C CWnSTAn PORFVROG PISTV bAS RWMAIW’ in five 
lines, pellet between dashes above and beneath inscription, triple 
border. DO 18. Sear 1811. Extremely fine. 

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  ... Lot 547 sold for high bid of $430 [ $494.5, or approx 382.2485 EUR, 252.195 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


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