Irene. 797-802. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 19 August 797-30 October 802.

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Two
Lot: 2045. Estimated: $ 2 500

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 2 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Irene. 797-802. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.38 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 X, crowned facing bust of Irene, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger in right hand, cruciform scepter in left. DOC 1a; Füeg 2.A; SB 1599. Underlying luster, areas of weak strike, minor deposits, mark in reverse field. Good VF.


The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Two will be held Friday afternoon, 11 March 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.