1 Solidus, Byzantine Empire, 869 - 879

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One (1) solidus coin, Basil I and Constantine

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Byzantine Empire, 869 - 879

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Obverse Image: Christ enthroned facing front wearing a nimbus cross, pallium and colobium and raising his right hand in benediction; in his left hand he holds the Gospel books.

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Obverse Text: IhS / XRS / REX / RESNANTIUM

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Reverse Image: Portrait bust of Basil facing front, with a short beard and wearing loros; to his right Constantine faces, beardless wearing chlamys; both are crowned and hold together a patriarchal cross.

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Reverse Text: bASILIOS / ET / CONSTANT / AUGG/ b

Date Made: 869 - 879

Maker: Basil I Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Turkey: İstanbul province, IstanbulCity: Turkey: İstanbul province, Constantinople

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Byzantine Coins, Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection

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Credit Line: Estate of Josiah K. Lilly

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.159.6076Accession Number: 283645Catalog Number: 68.159.6076

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: .15 cm x 1.93 cm; 1/16 in x 3/4 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-7e1d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1800474

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