Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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BASIL I with CONSTANTINE, 867-886. AV Solidus (4.26 gms), Constantinople Mint, 868-879. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
S-1704. Obverse: Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne; Reverse: Crowned facing busts of Basil, wearing loros, and Constantine, wearing chlamys, holding between them a patriarchal cross. This bright example exhibits a subtle warm tone over the rich golden surfaces. Despite showing some circulation wear, the coin is free from any distracting scratches, clipping, or graffiti. A wholesome Solidus from the middle period of Byzantine history.
Ex: Christie's New York (09/1989), Lot # 116.
Estimate: $400 - $600
S-1704. Obverse: Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne; Reverse: Crowned facing busts of Basil, wearing loros, and Constantine, wearing chlamys, holding between them a patriarchal cross. This bright example exhibits a subtle warm tone over the rich golden surfaces. Despite showing some circulation wear, the coin is free from any distracting scratches, clipping, or graffiti. A wholesome Solidus from the middle period of Byzantine history.
Ex: Christie's New York (09/1989), Lot # 116.
Estimate: $400 - $600