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  [Image]                              Item Sold At Auction #39
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                 Lot Number: 64497
                 Estimate: $250.00
                 Final Sale Price: $198.00
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                 Denomination: Solidus
                 Grade: Fine
                 Reference: DOC III 2; BN 8; SB 1704




  Basil I and Constantine. 867-886 AD. AV Solidus (4.46 gm). Struck 868-879.
  Constantinople mint. +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIUM*, Christ enthroned facing / bASILIOS ET
  CONSTANT' AUGG' b', crowned busts of Basil and Constantine facing, holding
  patriarchal cross between them. DOC III 2; BN 8; SB 1704. Fine, a couple light
  scratches. Estimate $250.






Online auction number 39 closed October 10, 2001.



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