Semissis of Basil I the Macedonian SB1705

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Ruler:Basil I the Macedonian (867-886)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Semissis
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Basil I, Leo and Alexander (879-886). AV Semissis. Constantinople, 879. bA SILIO AVGG, crowned bust of Basil facing, bearded, wearing loros, holding cross potent and akakia / + LEON SE ALEX AVGG. Facing beardless busts of Leo and Alexander, each wearing crown and chlamys, cross between their heads. Sear 1705.
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