Constantine VI & Irene (780-797 AD). AE Follis (17 mm, 4.40 g).

Constantine VI & Irene (780-797 AD). AE Follis (17 mm, 4.40 g). Constantinople, 792-797. Obv: Crowned bust of Irene facing, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger and cruciform scepter. Rev: Crowned bust of Constantine VI facing, holding globus cruciger, on bar; cross above pellet right, X-N across large M, A below. DOC 7; SB 1598; Ratto 1779. Extremely rare issue of the co-emperorship, with Irene in the dominant obverse position. Dark green patina, good detail on both portraits, heavy flan. Near VF.