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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 (4.42 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 Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, wavy flan.
Estimate: 500-700 USD
Basil I the Macedonian (AD 867-886), with Constantine. AV solidus (4.42 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 Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, wavy flan.
Estimate: 500-700 USD