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Auction 3091  –  6 - 8 May 2021

Heritage Auctions, Auction 3091

PLATINUM NIGHT - Ancient and World Coins

Part 1: Th, 06.05.2021, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 07.05.2021, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Fr, 07.05.2021, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 07.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
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Description

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.

HID09801242017

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Price realized 3'200 USD
Starting price 2'000 USD
Estimate 4'000 USD
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