Basil I, the Macedonian. Æ Follis 26mm (7.62 g), 867-886. Constantinople, 879-886. + bASILIOS bASILEVS *, Basil enthroned facing, wearing loros, holding labarum and akakia.
Reverse: + ?ASIL/IOS Eh ?EO/ ?ASILEVS / RomEoh in four lines. DOC 12. SB 1709.
Scarce. Uniform dark chocolatee-brown patina.
Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Leu Winterthur E17 lot 3172 Ex The Century Collection.
Ancient Coins
