Byzantine Empire. Constantine VI with Irene (780-797 AD). Follis - Very Rare (No reserve price)

Constantine VI, Byzantine emperor from 780 to 797 AD, and his mother Irene, who acted as co-regent, are notable for a reign marked by political intrigue and religious controversies. The follis, a large bronze coin, was still a principal denomination in the Byzantine monetary system. Coins attributed to their joint rule are very rare and valuable, often featuring imperial portraits and Christian symbolism characteristic of the Byzantine artistic style. These coins help illuminate the complex political and religious landscape of late 8th-century Byzantium and the evolution of coinage as an instrument of authority and propaganda during this formative period.