Irene. Solidus; Irene; 797-802 AD. Syracuse, Solidus, 3.85g. Legend var. of DO-4 and Sear-1602. Obv: I - RIn - bA[SILISSH] Facing crowned bust of Irene holding globus cruciger and cruciform scepter. Rx: [IRIn] - bASILI Same portrait as on obverse, flanked by C - I in field.This issue was virtually unknown until a few years ago. Now for a short time they will be available. MS
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