Irene. 797-802. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.44 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 19 August 797-30 October 802.CNG Feature Auction 117 Byzantine, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold Sold For $ 4 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Irene. 797-802. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.44 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 19 August 797-30 October 802. ЄIPInH ЬASILISSH, crowned facing bust of Irene, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger in right hand, cruciform scepter in left / • ЄIPInH ЬASILISSH, crowned facing bust of Irene, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger in right hand, cruciform scepter in left; archaic Θ at end of legend. Cf. DOC 1a.2-5; Füeg 2.B.1; SB 1599. Underlying luster, edge has been lightly trimmed. EF. |