Basil I, the Macedonian (867-886 AD). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. D/ +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIЧM*. Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. R/ ЬASILIOS ЄT COҺSƮAhƮ' AЧGG Ь'. Crowned facing busts of Basil, with short beard and loros, and his son Constantine, beardless and wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them. D.O. 2; Sear 1704. 4.4 g. 20 mm. Brilliant, from masterly engraved dies. As struck. FDC.
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