Basil I, the Macedonian. Gold Solidus (4.40 g), 867-886. Constantinople. + IhS XPS REX REGNANTIЧM *, Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Reverse: bASILOS ET ConSτAnτ AЧGG b', Crowned busts of Basil, on left, wearing loros, and Constantine, on right, wearing chlamys, facing, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 2; SB 1704. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP
From the Randolph Family Collection.