Basil I. 867-886 AD. AE Follis (6.73 gm). 

Constantinople mint. +bASILIOS bASILEVS*, Basil 
enthroned facing, holding labarum / +bASIL IOS EN 
QEO bASILEVS ROMEON in four lines. DOC III 12; SB 
1709. Good VF, sharp strike and choice emerald 
green patina. $225.
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