Lot 149: BYZANTINE EMPIRE, Basil I, the Macedonian. A.D. 868-879. AV solidus. Constantinople mint. EF.

AUCTION: Sale 284 - US Sale

Description

BYZANTINE EMPIRE, Basil I, the Macedonian. A.D. 868-879. AV solidus (4.42 g, 19.9 mm). Constantinople mint. +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIUM, Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; legend ends with five-pointed star / bASILIOS ET CONSTANT' AUGG'b', crowned facing busts of Basil, with short beard and loros, and Constantine, beardless and wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 2b, SBV 1704. EF.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 149
Listing #: 189901
Closed: Thursday, July 12, 2012 6:38:40 PM CT
Estimate: $2,000

Sold Winning Bid: $1,250
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 149
Listing #: 189901
Closed: Thursday, July 12, 2012 6:38:40 PM CT
Estimate: $2,000