Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 2269. Closing Date: Sep 25, 
2002.  CONSTANTINE VI and IRENE. BID Estimate 
$1500  

CONSTANTINE VI and IRENE. 780-797 AD. AV Solidus 
(4.31 gm). Struck 790-792 AD. Constantinople mint. 
CONSTANTINS CA', crowned busts of Constantine VI, 
holding globus, and Irene, holding sceptre / SV 
IRIN I AG˘ M' AVTOV, Leo III, Constantine V and 
Leo IV enthroned. DOC III 2; BN 1-2; SB 1591. Good 
VF, slight obverse weakness. ($1500)
This 'pedigree' coin offers portraits of the 
entire Isaurian dynasty, its founder, General Leo 
III, his equally able son Constantine V, his 
grandson Leo IV with his wife Irene and their 
hapless son Constantine VI.Copyright © CNG 2002


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Lot sold for  $2350, plus buyers fees.