Basil I the Macedonian, with Constantine. 867-886. Debased AV Semissis (13.5mm, 0.94 g, 5h). Syracuse mint. Struck 868-878.

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Lot: 578. Estimated: $ 200

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Basil I the Macedonian, with Constantine. 867-886. Debased AV Semissis (13.5mm, 0.94 g, 5h). Syracuse mint. Struck 868-878. Crowned facing bust of Basil, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger. DOC 14a; Anastasi 579; SB 1714. Brown surfaces with pale gold highlights, some deposits, some double strike. Good VF. Lot includes a Certificate of Authenticity from Rasiel Suarez.


Closing Date and Time: 24 March 2021 at 13:12:20 ET.

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