★ A rare solidus of Irene with two elegant portraits ★
Irene, 797-802. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.45 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. ЄIRIҺH bASILISSH Crowned bust of Irene facing, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger in her right hand and cruciform scepter in her left. Rev. ЄIRIҺH bASILISSHΘ Crowned bust of Irene facing, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger in her right hand and cruciform scepter in her left. DOC 1a. SB 1599. Rare. A very attractive piece with two very elegant portraits. Light marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.
Price realized | 4'200 CHF |
Starting price | 1'500 CHF |