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NYINC Signature Sale 3038 13-14 January 2015
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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 VF 5/5 - 3/5.
Estimate: 250-350 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 VF 5/5 - 3/5.
Estimate: 250-350 USD