BASIL I the Macedonian, with Constantine (867-886). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople.
Obv: + IҺS XPS RЄX RЄGNANTIVM.
Christ seated facing on throne, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels.
Rev: ЬASILIOS ЄT COҺSTAҺT' AVGG' Ь'.
Crowned facing busts of Basil, with short beard and wearing loros, and Constantine, beardless and wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between.
Sear 1704.
Condition: Near extremely fine.
Weight: 4.38 g.
Diameter: 20 mm.