BASIL I, the Macedonian (867 - 886A.D.)

 

Obv: +bASILIO S COnSτ bASILIS; Basil and Constantine (much shorter) seated facing on double throne, between them a labarum.

Rev: +bASILIO' / S COnSτAnτInos εn θo / bASILεIS R / OmAIOn; Legend in five lines

Obv: Large B on exergual line, pellet to each side.

Rev: Cross floriate on two steps, pellets to each side.

 

Ref: Sear 1710

Size: 29mm

Ref: Sear 1719

Size: 18mm

 
Description: An OK example with some metal oxidation. Syracuse mint. Description: Nice example from the Cherson mint.  
Est. Value: $25 Est. Value: $35