Æ17 - Basil I Cherson

Features

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor Basil I the Macedonian (867-886)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 867-886
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Bronze
Weight 3.67 g
Diameter 17 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
160116
References BCV# 1719
David R. Sear, Simon Bendall, Michael Dennis O'Hara; 2006. Byzantine coins and their values (2nd edition). Seaby, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Large B standing on exergual line, sometimes with pellet on either side.

Lettering: B

Reverse

Cross on two steps, between two dots.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (867-886)  Cherson mint

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