Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 2
      Lot: 509

      ROMAN EMPIRE: Leo VI. AD 806-912. AV solidus (4.35 gm).

      ROMAN EMPIRE. Leo VI (AD 806-912). Gold solidus (4.35 
      gm). Constantinople, ca. AD 908-912. +IhS XPS REX 
      REgNANTIUM, Christ seated facing in lyre-backed throne, 
      raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospel in 
      left, CONOB in exergue / LEOh ET COhSTANT' AUgg' ROM, 
      Leo VI and Constantine IV standing facing, both crowned 
      and wearing loros, each holding cross on globe, 
      patriarchal cross beween them. Berk 271. BN 2-6. DO 2. 
      Sear 1725. Good very fine 
      Estimated Value: $ 2,000 


...Sold for $3,400 USD [ approx 2584 EUR, 1802 GBP ]

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
    and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).