Lot 3201
Sale 90 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Basil I the Macedonian with Constantine, (A.D.867-886), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, issued from A.D. 868-879, (4.41 grams), obv. Christ enthroned facing bust wearing nimbus, raising right hand in benediction, also holding Gospels, + IhS XPS REX REgNANTIUm around, rev. bASILIOS ET CONSTANTI AVGG b around, facing busts of Basil bearded on left, Constantine beardless on right, between them the patriarchal cross, (S.1704, R.1858, DOC 2, BMC.2). As struck, extremely fine and rare.
- Estimate
- $1,800
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,000