Ancient Byzantine Coins - Leo VI - Maria Gold Solidus
886-912 AD. Constantinople mint. Obv: +MARIA+ legend above facing bust of Virgin orans wearing pallium and paphorium with MHR ligated to left and ?? right. Rev: LEON EN X W bASILE?S ROMWN legend with crowned long bearded facing bust wearing chlamys and holding patriarchal cross on globe. BN 1; BMC 1; Sear 1723. 4.46 grams.
Extremely fine. Very rare.
Estimate: GBP 4000 - 6000
Price realized | 5'500 GBP |
Starting price | 1'400 GBP |
Estimate | 4'000 GBP |