Lot 418: BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Basil I, the Macedonian, 867-886 AD. Gold Solidus

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 336)

Description

BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Basil I, the Macedonian, 867-886 AD. Gold Solidus (4.40 gm; 19 mm). Constantinople mint, 868-879 AD. Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing and holding Gospels, right hand raised in benediction / Crowned facing busts of Basil, at left, wearing loros, and Constantine on right, wearing chlamys, and holding between them a long patriarchal cross. D.O.C. 2c; SBC 1704. Nicely struck. Choice aEF.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 418
Listing #: 223226
Closed: Monday, April 8, 2019 6:19:00 PM CT
Estimate: $800

Sold Winning Bid: $480
1 Bid(s)

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Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 418
Listing #: 223226
Closed: Monday, April 8, 2019 6:19:00 PM CT
Estimate: $800