382, Lot: 496. Estimate $500. Sold for $575. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Basil I the Macedonian, with Constantine. 867-886. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.39 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 870-871. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / Crowned facing busts of Basil, wearing loros, and Constantine, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 2c; Füeg 3.B; SB 1704. Good VF.

From the Dr. Lawrence D. Sporty Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 84 (3 March 2004), lot 209.