HistoricalCoins New Search « Previous : Next » Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 2273. Closing Date: Sep 25, 2002. BASIL I and CONSTANTINE. BID Estimate $150 BASIL I and CONSTANTINE. 867-886 AD. AV Solidus (4.43 gm). Struck 868-879. Constantinople mint. Christ enthroned facing / Crowned busts of Basil and Constantine facing, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC III 2; SB 1704. VF, die ware and edge scrape. ($150) The reverse legend appears to be possibly defaced in the die Copyright © CNG 2002 Developed by DataArt 2002 Used by permission of Classical Numismatic Group, www.cngcoins.com. Lot sold for $180, plus buyers fees.