Byzantine Empire, Basil I, called the Macedonian. Gold Solidus, dated 886.
Obverse: Crowned facing busts of Basil and Constantine holding patriarchal cross between them.
Legend: bASILIUS ET CONSTANT' AUGG'b',
Reverse: Nimbate Jesus Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels.
Legend: +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIUM *
Mint Place: Constantinople
Weight: 4.4 gram of Pure Gold.
Diameter: 20 mm
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