Basil I the Macedonian, with Constantine. 867-886. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.34 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 871-886.Electronic Auction 480 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Basil I the Macedonian, with Constantine. 867-886. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.34 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 871-886. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; star at end of legend / Crowned facing busts of Basil, wearing loros, and Constantine, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 2c; Füeg 3.C.1; SB 1704. Lightly toned, slight double strike on obverse, minor mark on reverse. VF. |