Lot 3112
Basil I, the Macedonian. Gold Solidus (5.4 g), AD 867-886. Constantinople. + IhS XPS REX REGNATIЧM, Christ enthroned facing, wearing nibate crown, pallium and colobium; right hand, raised in benediction; left hand, on book of Gospels. Reverse: Facing busts of Basil, with beard and wearing loros on left, and Constantine, beardless and wearing chlamys on right; both, crowned and holding between them patriarchal cross. SB 1704; DOC 2. Lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
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