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Solidus of Irene

Solidus of Irene

r. 797 - 802

Irene

Byzantine

Obv.: On l., bust of Constantine VI facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In r. hand, gl. cr. On r., bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with cross, four pinnacles and pendilia. In l. hand, cross scepter. Rev.: Three figures, Constantine V, Leo III, Leo IV, bearded, seated facing, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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