Leo VI the Wise. 886-912. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.31 g, 7h). Constantinople mint. Struck 886-908. VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 949. Estimated: $ 20 000

Byzantine, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 70 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Leo VI the Wise. 886-912. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.31 g, 7h). Constantinople mint. Struck 886-908. + mARIA +, half-length facing bust of the Theotokos, orans; MHR - ΘЧ, each with macron above, facing head of the Theotokos / LEOҺ EҺ CRISτO ЬASILEЧS ROmEOҺ, crowned facing bust, wearing jeweled chlamys and holding patriarchal globus cruciger in right hand. DOC 1b; Füeg 2; SB 1724. A few light marks, double strike in reverse legend. VF. Extremely rare.


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Three – Lots 674-990 will be held Wednesday morning, 11 January 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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