

Lot 785:
Basil I the Macedonian, with Leo VI and Alexander (867-886). AE Half Follis. Uncertain provincial mint. Obv. Crowned facing bust of Basil, wearing loros, holding cross potent and akakia. Rev. Crowned facing busts of Leo and Alexander, each wearing chlamys; star above, cross between heads. D.O. 13 (Constantinople); Sear 1722; Ratto 1866. 2.50 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare. About VF.