Constantine VI and Irene (AD 780-797). AV solidus (19mm, 4.47 gm, 7h). NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, AD 792-797. IRIhH-AΓOЧStI, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, four pinnacles and cross in center, globus cruciger in right hand, cruciform scepter in left / COhSTAh-TIhOS bAS' Θ, bust of Constantine VI facing, wearing crown and chlamys pinned at right shoulder, globus cruciger in right hand, acacia in left. Sear 1594. Magnificently struck on lustrous flan with areas of prooflike reflectivity.
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Price realized | 3'200 USD |
Starting price | 2'000 USD |
Estimate | 4'000 USD |