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Description

House of Emirates® is proud to present its elite clientele with this majestic Rare Silver Byzantine treasure.

CONSTANTINE VI & IRENE (780–797 AD) – Silver Miliaresion

A breathtaking imperial treasure from the heart of Byzantium, struck in Constantinople and preserved with exquisite detail.


Features & Visual Highlights

  • Brilliant silver Miliaresion showcasing the unmistakable artistry of the late 8th-century Byzantine mint.

  • Weight: 2.17 g

  • Diameter: 20 mm

  • Crafted in high-purity silver with a luminous, historic sheen.


Obverse – Iconic Imperial Symbolism

  • Dominated by a tall, finely executed cross potent rising from a three-step base.

  • Encircled by a beautifully carved medieval inscription, giving the coin an aura of sacred authority.

  • The engraving remains crisp, elegant, and visually striking.


Reverse – A Tribute to Co-Rulership

  • Features a four-line monumental inscription honoring the joint reign of Emperor Constantine VI and the powerful Empress Irene.

  • Rendered in bold, angular lettering characteristic of Byzantine imperial issues.

  • Surrounded by a decorative dotted border that enhances its symmetry and prestige.


Historical Majesty

  • Issued during one of Byzantium’s most fascinating political eras, when a ruling empress wielded unprecedented authority.

  • A tangible witness to the imperial, religious, and cultural transformation of the late 700s.

  • A coveted piece for advanced collectors, historians, and connoisseurs of rare antiquities.


Why This Piece is Exceptional

  • A rare joint-issue coin uniting two significant Byzantine rulers.

  • Superb detail, timeless iconography, and unmistakable imperial presence.

  • Investment-grade treasure that elevates any elite numismatic collection.


A stunning masterpiece of Byzantine silverwork—radiant, historic, and undeniably regal.