Basil I, the Macedonian (AD 867-886). Copper follis (5.89 gm). 
Constantinople, 870-879. + LEOn bASIL S COnST AU, half-length crowned 
facing busts of Basil (center), wearing loros, and Leo (on left) and 
Constantine, each wearing chlamys / + bASIL CONSTAn / TS LEON En / ?O 
BASILS / ROMEOn in five lines, star beneath. Sear 1713. DO 10. Scarce. 
Matte black patina. Very fine

Ex Christov Family Collection.

Estimate: $125

Mail Bid Sale 17, lot 698, sold for 100 USD
With permission of Freeman & Sear, Dec. 2009