Auction Catalogue

15 March 2012

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient Coins

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 1459

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15 March 2012

Hammer Price:
£270

Byzantine Coinage, Basil I (867-886), Basil I with Constantine, Solidus, Constantinople, c. 871-86, Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing, rev. crowned facing busts of Basil and Constantine holding patriarchal cross between them, 4.39g/6h (DOC 2c; Sear 1704). Scratch on reverse, otherwise very fine £150-200