THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Constantine VI, 8 September 780 – 19 August 797
Solidus circa 790-792, AV 4.41 g. CON – StAhTIhOS C Facing busts of Constantine VI and Irene, both crowned and with cross between their heads; Constantine wears chlamys and holds globus cruciger in r. hand and Irene wears loros and holds cruciform sceptre in l. and globus cruciger in r.; in central field, pellet. Rev. SVhIRI – AGoUV SEI Leo III, Constantine V and Leo IV seated facing, each wearing crown and chlamys . DO 1 var. (legend as 2b). Sear 1593.
Scarce. About extremely fine
Price realized | 1'800 CHF |
Starting price | 1'200 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |