ANCIENT COINS. BYZANTINE. Mint of Constantinople, unless otherwise stated. Basil I and Constantine (AD 868-879), Gold Solidus, Christ enthroned, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels, rev facing crowned busts of emperor, wearing loros, and his son, wearing chlamys, holding between them a patriarchal cross, 4.32g (DO 2; S 1704). Very fine.
Estimate: £200-250