Basil I, the Macedonian (867-886). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. D/ Christ enthroned facing, wearing pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels. R/ Facing busts of Basil and Constantine, both crowned, holding between them patriarchal cross; Basil wears loros, his son chlamys. D.O. 2; Sear 1704. AV. g. 4.30 mm. 19.50 EF.