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21 February 2021
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Very rare Leo VI and Constantine VII solidus

Starting Price: 1000 CHF
Hammer Price:  3000 CHF
Lot 889

Leo VI the Wise, with Constantine VII, 886-912. Solidus (Gold, 19.5 mm, 4.35 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 908-912. + IhS XPS REX REGNANTIЧm Christ Pantokrator, nimbate, seated facing on throne with curved back, raising right hand in benediction and holding Book of Gospels with left. Rev. LEOh ET COhSTAnT' AЧGG' ROm' Leo and Constantine standing facing, both crowned and wearing loros decorated with a cross at end, each holding a globus cruciger and, together, holding a patriarchal cross between them. DOC 2. Füeg 3.B.1. SB 1725. Very rare. A few peck marks in the central area of the reverse, otherwise, nearly very fine.

From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Lanz 38, 24 November 1986, 1023.

Online bidding closes: 21 Feb 2021, 22:24:30 CET Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 20:25:17 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:3000 CHF by athena (11 bids)
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