miliaresion
thumb|right|215px|Example of the first miliaresia, struck by Leo III the Isaurian|Leo III () to celebrate the coronation of his son, [[Constantine V (), as co-emperor. Notice the lack of any imagery except the cross.]]
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thumb|right|215px|Example of the first miliaresia, struck by Leo III the Isaurian|Leo III () to celebrate the coronation of his son, [[Constantine V (), as co-emperor. Notice the lack of any imagery except the cross.]]
The miliaresion (, from ), is a name used for two types of Byzantine silver coins. In its most usual sense, it refers to the themed flat silver coin struck between the 8th and 11th Century.