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Object Type
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
Production date: 879 - 886
Production place: Minted in: Calabria
Materials
Dimensions: Weight: 1.43 grammes
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects
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)

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