Basil I 'the Macedonian' AV Solidus
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Basil I 'the Macedonian', with Constantine.
Gold Solidus, AD 870-871. Constantinople.
Obv: + IhS XPS RЄX RЄGNANTIЧM ✱, Christ, nimbate, seated facing, wearing chiton, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Rev: bASILIOS ЄT COҺSƮAhƮ AЧGG b', crowned facing busts of Basil, with short beard and loros, and Constantine, beardless and wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them.
About Extremely Fine; areas of weakness, some minor surface marks and small deposits.
Reference: Füeg-3.A.2; DOC-2; Sear-1704.
Weight: 4.38g.
Diameter: 20mm.
Die Axis: 6h.
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Basil I 'the Macedonian', with Constantine.
Gold Solidus, AD 870-871. Constantinople.
Obv: + IhS XPS RЄX RЄGNANTIЧM ✱, Christ, nimbate, seated facing, wearing chiton, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Rev: bASILIOS ЄT COҺSƮAhƮ AЧGG b', crowned facing busts of Basil, with short beard and loros, and Constantine, beardless and wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them.
About Extremely Fine; areas of weakness, some minor surface marks and small deposits.
Reference: Füeg-3.A.2; DOC-2; Sear-1704.
Weight: 4.38g.
Diameter: 20mm.
Die Axis: 6h.
PLEASE NOTE:
A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
