Basil I the Macedonian, 867-886. Follis (Bronze, 16 mm, 3.10 g, 12 h), Cherson, circa 879-886. Large B on exergual line. Rev. Cross floriate on two steps; in fields to left and right, pellet. DOC 20a. SB 1719. Minor corrosion, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from Prof. F. Füeg on 23 July 1994 and ex Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Bern 7, 27-29 April 1987, 1280.