306, Lot: 460. Estimate $200. Sold for $400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Basil I the Macedonian, with Constantine. 867-886. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.19 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 871-886. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / Facing busts of Basil and Constantine, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 2b; Füeg 3.C.2; SB 1704. Near VF, ex jewelry.

From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection.