Ancient Gold Coins - Byzantine
Lot 3389 SESSION 11 (9.30am Thursday 23 July) Ancient Gold Coins - Byzantine
Estimate $700
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BASIL I, the Macedonian, with Constantine, (A.D.867-886), pale gold semissis, Syracuse mint, issued from A.D. 868-879, (1.256 grams), obv. bust of Basil facing wearing crown and loros, around bAS ILEIOC, rev. CON STANT around, facing bust of Constantine wearing crown and loros holding globe with cross, (S.1714, R.1859, DOC 14a, BMC 31). Good very fine and rare.
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Estimate $700
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