Ancients
Constantine VI and Irene (AD 780-797). AV solidus (19mm, 4.46 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 3/5, scuff. Constantinople, AD 792-797. IRIhH-AΓOЧStI, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, four pinnacles and cross in center, globus cruciger in right hand, cruciform scepter in left / COhSTAh-TIhOS bAS', bust of Constantine VI facing, wearing crown and chlamys pinned at right shoulder, globus cruciger in right hand, acacia in left. Sear 1594. Excellent centering on bright flan with subdued luster.
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Estimate: 2000-3000 USD