Irene, 797-802. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 3.86 g, 12 h), Syracuse, circa 797-798. IRIN AΓOYST Bust of Irene facing, wearing chlamys and crown with pendilia and a cross, holding an akakia in her left hand; behind her shoulders, the two curved lines of a throne-back. Rev. AΓOYST Bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia and a cross, holding a cross potent on base in her right hand. Anastasi 452. DOC 3. SB 1601. Very rare. Light die wear as usual and with very light doubling on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.