Ancient Coins

Byzantine Coinage, Irene (797-802), 40 Nummi, Constantinople, crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, rev. large M; cross above, X/X/X to left, N/N/N to right, A below, 6.83g/6h (DOC 2; Sear 1600). Rare, very fine, dark patina £150-200