Basil I and Constantine. Solidus; Basil I and Constantine; Constantinople, c. 872-9 AD, Solidus, 4.36g. Berk-267, Sear-1704. Obv: +IhS XPS REX - REGNANTIUM* Nimbate Christ enthroned facing, raising r. hand and holding Gospels with l. Rx: bASILIOS ET COhSTANT\' AUGG\' b\' Facing crowned busts of Basil in loros and Constantine in chlamys, holding between them long patriarchal cross. Ex B. Max Mehl, Sale L, Fort Worth, 29 October 1918, Second Part of Mr. Sears\' Numismatic Stock and Other Consignments, lot 22, price realized $4.50, with printed 2x2 envelope giving Mehl\'s name, the auction lot number, and the prices realized.. VF