Lot 4561
Sale 119 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Basil I the Macedonian and Constantine, (A.D.867-886), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, issued from A.D. 867-879, (4.27 g), obv. Christ enthroned facing wearing nimbus, raising right hand in benediction, also holding Gospels, the throne has curved ornamented arms, around + IhS XPS REX REGNANTIUM*, rev. bASILIOS ET CONSTANT' AUGG' b' around, facing busts of Basil I wearing loros on left and Constantine wearing chlamys on right, both crowned, between them long patriarchal cross, (S.1704, DOC 2b, R.1858). Holed, otherwise very fine and very scarce.
Ex M.R. Roberts, Sydney stock with their ticket.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $340