Ancients
Constantine VI and Irene (AD 787-797), with Leo III, Constantine V, and Leo IV. AV solidus (22mm, 4.44 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU 3/5 - 4/5, die shift. Constantinople, AD 790-792. COhSTAhtIhOS CA' b' Δ', facing busts of Constantine VI (on left), wearing crown and chlamys, globus cruciger in right hand, and Irene (on right), wearing loros and crown with four pinnacles, cruciform scepter in left hand, globus cruciger in right; cross above between their heads, pellet in center / SVh IRI-hI AΓOVStI-MItR' AV', Leo III, Constantine V and Leo IV seated facing, each wearing crown and chlamys. Sear 1591. DOC 2. Well centered on bright, lustrous flan.
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Estimate: 2000-3000 USD