 Basil I, the Macedonian, 868-879 A.D. With Constantine. Solidus. Constantinople. Nimbate Christ enthroned facing, hand held in benediction and holding the Gospels; legend ends *. Rv. Crowned facing busts of Basil wearing loros and Constantine clad in a chlamys, holding a patriarchal cross between them. 4.39 grams. S.1704, D.O.2a. Two short, small scrapes in the left obverse field. Nearly Extremely Fine. (Est. $300-$400)
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