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Gold solidus of Empress Irene (797-802). She was the first woman to rule in her own name, calling herself "basileus" (emperor), and "basilissa" on her gold coins, with her image on either side.
CM 1852-9-3-35
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART209518
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
4000px × 3897px
Photo Credit
Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY
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8th century CE
Byzantine (c.395-1453)
Coin
Female
Gold
Goldwork
Money
Portrait
SCEPTER
Solidus, coin
Woman