Pre-Long Beach Auction #85

Basil I, the Macedonian. Gold Solidus (4.22 g), AD 867-886. + IhS XPS REX REGNANTIM *, Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium, and colobium, raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels. Reverse: bASILIOS ET ConSTANT AGG b, facing busts of Basil, on left with short beard and wearing loros, and Constantine, on right beardless wearing chlamys; both, crowned and holding patriarchal cross between them. Clipped. NGC grade AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5; wavy flan. Estimated Value $500 - 550