Basil I, the Macedonian. Gold Solidus (5.4 g), AD 867-886. Constantinople. + IhS XPS REX REGNATIM, Christ enthroned facing, wearing nibate crown, pallium and colobium; right hand, raised in benediction; left hand, on book of Gospels. Reverse: Facing busts of Basil, with beard and wearing loros on left, and Constantine, beardless and wearing chlamys on right; both, crowned and holding between them patriarchal cross. SB 1704; DOC 2. Lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 700