Ancient Coins, Numismatic Books

Basil I (867-868), Basil I (867-886), Solidus, c. 871-6, Constantinople, Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, legend ends with five-pointed star, rev. bASILIOS CONSTANT AvGGb, crowned facing busts of Basil, with short beard and loros, and Constantine, beardless and wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them, 3.87g/6h (Füeg 3.D.2[8]; DOC 2c; Sear 1704). Good very fine (£200-250)