Byzantine Empire (491-1204)
Basil I, the Macedonian. Gold Solidus (4.41 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 2c; SB 1704. Boldly struck with full legends. NGC grade AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimated Value $500
Ex The William Oldknow Collection.