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Long Beach Signature Sale 3049 12-13 Sep 2016
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Basil I the Macedonian (AD 867-886), with Constantine. AV solidus (4.39 gm). Constantinople, AD 870-871. Full length figure of 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. Well centered, cleanly struck. NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5.
Estimate: 700-900 USD
Basil I the Macedonian (AD 867-886), with Constantine. AV solidus (4.39 gm). Constantinople, AD 870-871. Full length figure of 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. Well centered, cleanly struck. NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5.
Estimate: 700-900 USD