Constantine VI & Irene, 780-797. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.41 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 780-790. S IRIҺI AVΓ mITRI AV Crowned busts of Constantine VI, beardless, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger in his right hand, on the left, and Irene, wearing loros and holding globus cruciger in her right hand and cruciform scepter in her left, on the right; between their heads, cross and pellet. Rev. CONҺSTAҺTIҺOS CA b' b' Leo III, Constantine V and Leo IV seated facing, each wearing crwon surmounted by cross and chlamys. DOC 1. SB 1593. Struck from a somewhat corroded reverse die, otherwise, extremely fine.
Price realized | 1'200 CHF |
Starting price | 500 CHF |