BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Basil I, the Macedonian, 867-886 AD. Gold Solidus (4.40 gm; 19 mm). Constantinople mint, 868-879 AD. Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing and holding Gospels, right hand raised in benediction / Crowned facing busts of Basil, at left, wearing loros, and Constantine on right, wearing chlamys, and holding between them a long patriarchal cross. D.O.C. 2c; SBC 1704. Nicely struck. Choice aEF.