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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
B.13046
Description
Gold coin.
(whole)
Bust of Basil I, bearded, facig; wears crown with cross and robe of lozenge pattern; in right hand, cross potent; in left hand, mappa
(obverse)
Bust of Leo on left, facing; on right, bust of Alexander, facing. Both wears crown with cross, mantle and robe; above heads, cross; between heads, pellet.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Basil I
Production date
879 - 886
Production place
Minted in:
Calabria
Materials
gold
Dimensions
Weight:
1.43 grammes
Bibliographic references
BZ2 / Catalogue of the Imperial Byzantine Coins in the British Museum, vol. 2
(5, p.437)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Basil I
Representation of:
Leo VI
Representation of:
Alexander, Byzantine Emperor
Acquisition date
1799
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
B.13046
C&M catalogue number
BZ2 (Byzantine 2)
(437)
(5)