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Lot 262: Byzantine Empire. Basil II and Constantine VIII. Class A2 Anonymous. Constantinople Mint Æ 34mm Follis / Portrait of Christ 
AUCTION: Ancient Imports (Auction 314)
- Sold Winning Bid: $115
- 3 Bid(s)
Description
Byzantine Empire. Basil II and Constantine VIII. Class A2 Anonymous. Constantinople Mint Æ 34mm Follis / Portrait of Christ
Attribution: Sear Byzantine 1813
Date: 976-1025 AD
Obverse: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, holding book of the Gospels
Reverse: IhSuS / KRISTuS / bASILEu / bASILE (Jesus Christ, King of Kings) in four lines, with vine and pellets decoration above and below
Size: 34.65mm
Weight: 17.53 grams
Notes: near VF with old collection envelope purchased in 1966.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Marc Breitsprecher
- Lot #: 262
- Listing #: 199567
- Closed: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 6:10:30 PM CT
- Estimate: $150