Solidus 868/879.ддддддObv. +IhS XPS RЄX - RЄGNANTIЧM * Figure of Christ enthroned to front with cross nimbus, pallium and colobium. He raises his r. hand in benediction and holds the book of Gospels in his l. hand.ддддддRev. bASILIOS ЄT COnSTAnT AЧÇÇ b Crowned bust of Basil I in loros facing on l. Crowned bust of Constantinus in chlamys on r. facing. Together they hold between them a long patriarchal cross.
Sear 1704. DOC 2. S.
4.45 g. Extremely fine.
Purchased from Schenk-Behrens, Essen in November 1969.