CNG 96, Lot: 999. Estimate $1000. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Constantine VI, with Leo III, Constantine V, and Leo IV. 780-797. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.37 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 780-787. Leo IV and Constantine VI, each holding akakia, seated facing on throne with ornamented backrest / Crowned busts of Leo III and Constantine V, each wearing loros. DOC 2.10 var. (three attachments on top of backrest; Leo IV); Füeg 1.B.2 var. (central attachment on top of backrest, no akakia); SB 1584 (Leo IV). Good VF, areas of flat strike.