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CNG Feature Auction 117

Lot nuber 707

Basil I the Macedonian. 867-886. AR Miliaresion (24mm, 2.86 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Struck 868-879.


CNG Feature Auction 117
Lot: 707.
 Estimated: $ 1 000

Byzantine, Silver

Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Basil I the Macedonian. 867-886. AR Miliaresion (24mm, 2.86 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Struck 868-879. Cross potent set on three steps; globus below / + ЬASI/LIOS CЄ/COҺSTAҺ/TIҺ’ PISTV/ЬASILIS/ROMЄO’ in six lines. DOC 7; SB 1708 (this coin). Attractive cabinet tone, obverse struck with clashed die. EF. A very attractive and well-detailed example of this issue.

From the MacKay Collection of Byzantine Gold and Silver, purchased from Peter Minns, York, 6 October 1978; ex Ian Roper Collection.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 117 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 May 2021. This lot is in Session 3, which begins 20 May 2021 at 9 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.

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