Lot 459 - Auction Gemini XII

Basil I, the Macedonian.  -  ...
Basil I, the Macedonian.  -  ...
Basil I, the Macedonian. - 867-886 AD. Solidus, 4.38g (6h). Constantinople, c. 868-879 AD. Obv: + IhS XPS REX - REGNANTIUM * Christ, ... Read more
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Basil I, the Macedonian. - 867-886 AD. Solidus, 4.38g (6h). Constantinople, c. 868-879 AD. Obv: + IhS XPS REX - REGNANTIUM * Christ, nimbate, seated facing, bearded, on small lyre-backed throne, wearing tunic and himation, right hand raised outwards in blessing, book resting on left knee. Rx: bASILIOS ET COnSTANT' AUGG' b' Two busts facing, Basil on left, bearded, wearing loros and crown with cross, Constantine on right, smaller, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; patriarchal cross held between them by their right hands. Sear 1704. DO 2. BN 4-7. Coin is clipped. Slight overall wear, but good surfaces and centering. Good VF
Ex Helianthus annuus Collection. Ex Andre C. Dimitriadis Collection. Purchased from Spink, 1985
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