Constantine VI and Irene (AD 780-797). AV solidus (20mm, 4.41 gm, 6h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, AD 787-797. IRIhH-AΓOVStI, 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. Watery portraits, bright fields, and some light toning are displayed on this popular type. Ex Inventory of a German dealer (Roma Numismatics, Auction XXII, 7 October 2021), lot 958. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Price realized | 1'600 USD |
Starting price | 1'500 USD |