Byzantine coin of Constantine VI and Irene, 780-797. Obverse: bust of Irene, facing front; she wears an elaborate crown with cross and a loros, an embroidered and jewelled scarf; to left, she holds a globus cruciger. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, ‘X’; to right, ‘N’; beneath, ‘A’; above, bust of Constantine VI; he wears a chlamys; to left, he holds a globus cruciger.

• History Of Use

  "Follis" (denomination); DO# 7; Sear# 1598.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.7 cm, weight 2.56 g (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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• Creation Date between 792 and 797
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Current Location Case 96
• Accession Number 3095/1329