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Auction: 316 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 17

Basil I, the Macedonian with Constantine (868-879). Gold Solidus. Constantinople. 4.45 gms. Nimbate figure of Christ enthroned facing, raising His hand in benediction and holding book of the Gospels; legend ends with a five-point star, rev. Crowned facing busts of Basil, short-bearded, wearing a loros, and Constantine, beardless, wearing a chlamys, holding a patriarchal cross between them. DOC 2b, S.1704. Old hairline scratch upper right reverse, bold strike, Extremely Fine.

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$475