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Long Beach Signature Sale 3042 Online Sess. 21-22 Sep 2015
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Basil I the Macedonian (AD 867-886), with Constantine. AV solidus (4.33 gm). Constantinople, AD 870-871. Christ, nimbate, seated facing, wearing chiton, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing busts of Basil, with short beard and loros, and Constantine, beardless and wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them. Sear 1704. DOC 2c. NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5, clipped.
Estimate: 350-450 USD
Basil I the Macedonian (AD 867-886), with Constantine. AV solidus (4.33 gm). Constantinople, AD 870-871. Christ, nimbate, seated facing, wearing chiton, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing busts of Basil, with short beard and loros, and Constantine, beardless and wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them. Sear 1704. DOC 2c. NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5, clipped.
Estimate: 350-450 USD