Ancient Gold
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Lot 4278 Ancient Gold
Estimate $1,200
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SOLD $900
LEO VI, (886-912) with Constantine VII (from 908), solidus, Constantinople mint, issued 908-912, obv. Christ enthroned facing wears nimbus, in hand the Gospels, rev. Leo VI on left and Constantine VII on right, standing facing each wearing crown and loros, each holding patriarchal cross between, (S.1725, DOC 2). Small flan, otherwise good very fine and rare.
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