(sold for $12500.0)
Irene, 797-802. Gold Solidus (4.46 g) minted at Constantinople. Bust of Irene facing, wearing crown and loros, holding globus cruciger and cruciform scepter. Reverse: Bust of Irene facing, wearing crown and loros, holding globus cruciger and cruciform scepter. D.O. 1; S. 1599. Very rare. Superb Extremely Fine. An unusually well-struck example of this very rare coin type, portraying the first female sole ruler to occupy the Byzantine throne. She played long-distance chess with Charlemagne, and had numerous problems, causing an untimely culmination to her reign. Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000. Categories: Byzantine Empire
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1737, Netherlands East Indies (VOC). Copper "West Friesland" Duit Coin. F! Mint Year: 1737 Condition: Fine! Denomination: Duit Reference: KM-131. Region: Netherlands East Indies Issuer: ...
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