Constantine VI & Irene. 780-797. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 793-797. IRInH AΓOVSτI, crowned facing bust of Irene, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger in right hand and cruciform scepter in left / COҺSτAҺ τIҺOS ЬAS´ Θ, crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger in right hand and akakia in left. DOC 3a; Füeg 5.A; SB 1594. Lustrous, trace deposits on reverse. Near EF.
From the J.B. Collection. Ex VAuctions 268 (18 August 2011), lot 245 (hammer $7060).
Price realized | 2'500 USD |
Starting price | 2'500 USD |
Estimate | 4'000 USD |