309, Lot: 398. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Constantine VI & Irene, with Leo III, Constantine V, and Leo IV. 780-797. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.34 g, 5h). Constantinople mint. Struck 787-790. Crowned facing busts of Constantine IV, holding globus cruciger, and Irene, holding cruciform scepter and globus cruciger; cross above, pellet between / Constantine V, Leo III, and Leo IV seated facing, each wearing crown and chlamys. DOC 1; Füeg 2 (C.2.4ff/Ir.2.2ff); SB 1593. Fine, possibly ex jewelry. Rare.