Lot 859: Irene. 797-802. AV solidus. Syracuse, 797-798.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 26 (Auction 334)

Description

Irene. 797-802. AV solidus (18 mm, 3.78 g, 7 h). Syracuse, 797-798. AЧΓΟЧST, crowned facing bust of Irene, wearing loros and holding cross potent in right hand / IREN AЧΓΟЧST, crowned facing bust of Irene, wearing chlamys and holding acacia in left hand, two horn-like projections (back of throne?) behind. Spahr 339; cf. DOC 4 (rev. variant); cf. SB 1601 (rev. variant). Rare. Lovely strike on a nice compact flan. Almost As Struck. Lustrous. Superb extremely fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 859
Listing #: 205153
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 6:34:30 PM CT
Estimate: $3,000

Sold Winning Bid: $2,300
6 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 859
Listing #: 205153
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 6:34:30 PM CT
Estimate: $3,000