CNG 88, Lot: 1717. Estimate $500. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Basil I the Macedonian, with Constantine. 867-886. AR Miliaresion (23mm, 2.86 g, 1h). Constantinople mint. Struck 868-879. Cross potent set on three steps; all set upon globe / Legend in six lines. DOC 7; SB 1708. Superb EF, toned. Sharply struck.