Solidus of Basil I the Macedonian SB1704

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DOC:vol.III.pl.XXX,2
Ruler:Basil I the Macedonian (867-886)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Solidus
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Basil I the Macedonian. AV Solidus. Constantinople mint.
AV: +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIUM Christ enthroned facing, nimbate, raising right hand and holding book of gospels.
RV: bASILOS ET COnSTAnT AVGG b Crowned facing busts of Basil with short beard and wearing loros on left and Constantine, no beard, wearing chlamys on right, holding patriarchal cross between them.
DOC vol.III.pl.XXX,2
Avers:+IhS XPS REX REGNANTIUM
Avers description:Christ enthroned facing, nimbate, raising right hand and holding book of gospels.
Revers:bASILOS ET COnSTAnT AVGG b
Revers description:Crowned facing busts of Basil with short beard and wearing loros on left and Constantine, no beard, wearing chlamys on right, holding patriarchal cross between them.
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