Basil I, Gold, Semissis, Syracuse, 868-879
Obverse
Frontal bust of Basil I wearing loros and crown with cross and holding patriarchal cross in right hand.
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Reverse
Frontal bust of Constantine wearing chlamys and holding a cross in right hand.
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Obverse
Frontal bust of Basil I wearing loros and crown with cross and holding patriarchal cross in right hand.
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Reverse
Frontal bust of Constantine wearing chlamys and holding a cross in right hand.
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| Accession number | BZC.2002.14 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Basil I |
| Date of Reign | 867–886 |
| Associated Authority | Constantine (son of Basil I) |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Semissis |
| Mint | Syracuse |
| Date | 868 – 879 |
| Diameter | 12.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
| Condition | Chipped |
Acquisition History
From A. H. Baldwin's Selection, 6 September 2002
Commentary
This coin is a semissis of debased gold. Cf. DOC 3.2:503, nos. 14 and 15, which have Basil I holding single cross.