{"product_id":"byzantine-constantine-vi-irene-constantinople-mint-ae-follis-780-797-ad-19mm-241g","title":"Authentic Ancient Bronze Follis: Constantine VI \u0026 Empress Irene - Co-Rule Coin","description":"\u003ch4 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":575,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":9}'\u003eOwn a Coin from the Mother Who Blinded Her Own Son to Rule the Byzantine Empire\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":59,\"w\":575,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":59}'\u003eA real Byzantine bronze follis of Constantine VI and Irene — struck during one of the most dramatic power struggles in medieval history, when a mother and son shared an empire neither was willing to surrender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":134,\"w\":575,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":134}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":135,\"w\":59,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":135}'\u003e$495.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":169,\"w\":575,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":169}'\u003e✓ \u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":27,\"y\":170,\"w\":151,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":27,\"abs_y\":170}'\u003eGuaranteed Authentic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":179,\"y\":170,\"w\":0,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":179,\"abs_y\":170}'\u003e✓ \u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":27,\"y\":190,\"w\":210,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":27,\"abs_y\":190}'\u003eCarefully Sourced and Verified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":238,\"y\":190,\"w\":0,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":238,\"abs_y\":190}'\u003e✓ \u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":27,\"y\":209,\"w\":109,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":27,\"abs_y\":209}'\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":244,\"w\":575,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":244}'\u003e👑 Features \u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":93,\"y\":245,\"w\":268,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":93,\"abs_y\":245}'\u003eboth Constantine VI and Empress Irene\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rare dual portrait of joint imperial authority\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":124,\"y\":265,\"w\":0,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":124,\"abs_y\":265}'\u003e✝ Struck in the aftermath of the \u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":216,\"y\":284,\"w\":241,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":216,\"abs_y\":284}'\u003eSeventh Ecumenical Council of 787\u003c\/strong\u003e — the restoration of sacred images\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":122,\"y\":304,\"w\":0,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":122,\"abs_y\":304}'\u003e🤲 A 2.41g bronze witness to faith, ambition, and one of Byzantium's most shocking betrayals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":378,\"w\":575,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":378}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":379,\"w\":177,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":379}'\u003eOwn This Piece of History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":413,\"w\":575,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":413}'\u003eWhy This Coin Matters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":443,\"w\":575,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":443}'\u003eWhen Constantine VI ascended the Byzantine throne as a child, his mother Irene ruled as regent — and she never truly let go. This follis was struck during the years of their joint authority, bearing both portraits side by side in equal prominence. That equality was a statement. In a male-dominated imperial tradition, Irene's image on the reverse of an official coin announced her power to every corner of the empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":557,\"w\":575,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":557}'\u003eUnder her leadership, the \u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":179,\"y\":558,\"w\":265,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":179,\"abs_y\":558}'\u003eSeventh Ecumenical Council of AD 787\u003c\/strong\u003e restored the veneration of sacred images after decades of Iconoclast controversy — one of the most significant theological decisions in Byzantine history. She had ended a religious civil war and positioned herself as the defender of orthodox Christianity. Her influence was absolute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":671,\"w\":575,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":671}'\u003eIt was not enough. 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This coin was struck while that story was still unfolding — a 19mm bronze that carries the full weight of one of the medieval world's most extraordinary and ruthless power struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":785,\"w\":575,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":785}'\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":819,\"w\":575,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":819}'\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":819,\"w\":535,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":819}'\u003eCollectors of Byzantine and medieval Christian coinage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":838,\"w\":535,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":838}'\u003eHistory lovers drawn to Byzantine court intrigue and female rulership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":858,\"w\":535,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":858}'\u003eIconoclasm, Orthodox Christianity, and Ecumenical Council enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":878,\"w\":535,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":878}'\u003eAnyone looking for a rare, historically charged centerpiece coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":911,\"w\":575,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":911}'\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":945,\"w\":575,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":945}'\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":945,\"w\":535,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":945}'\u003eOne authentic Byzantine bronze follis of Constantine VI and Irene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":964,\"w\":535,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":964}'\u003eDenomination: \u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":149,\"y\":965,\"w\":58,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":149,\"abs_y\":965}'\u003eAE Follis\u003c\/strong\u003e (copper-alloy bronze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":984,\"w\":535,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":984}'\u003eSize: \u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":86,\"y\":985,\"w\":42,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":86,\"abs_y\":985}'\u003e19mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — Weight: \u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":201,\"y\":985,\"w\":38,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":201,\"abs_y\":985}'\u003e2.41g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1004,\"w\":535,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":1004}'\u003eMint: \u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":88,\"y\":1005,\"w\":105,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":88,\"abs_y\":1005}'\u003eConstantinople\u003c\/strong\u003e — Struck \u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":258,\"y\":1005,\"w\":85,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":258,\"abs_y\":1005}'\u003eAD 780–797\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1023,\"w\":535,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":1023}'\u003eCarefully sourced and verified for authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1057,\"w\":575,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1057}'\u003eBuy with Confidence\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1090,\"w\":575,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1090}'\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1090,\"w\":535,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":1090}'\u003eGuaranteed authentic ancient coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1110,\"w\":535,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":1110}'\u003eCarefully sourced and verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1130,\"w\":535,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":1130}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1131,\"w\":141,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":1131}'\u003e30-day return policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1149,\"w\":535,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":1149}'\u003eSecure shipping from the U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1183,\"w\":575,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1183}'\u003eNew to Ancient Coins?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1213,\"w\":575,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1213}'\u003eStart your journey here: \u003ca style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/kinzercoins.com\/collections\/im-new-to-ancient-coins\" bis_size='{\"x\":167,\"y\":1214,\"w\":344,\"h\":17,\"abs_x\":167,\"abs_y\":1214}' target=\"_blank\"\u003ekinzercoins.com\/collections\/im-new-to-ancient-coins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kinzer Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50904331256114,"sku":"SQ4272148","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/6202\/7570\/files\/ancient-bronze-follis-from-constantinople-constantine-vi-empress-irene-mother-son-co-rule-about-1230-years-ago-6306791.webp?v=1771884128","url":"https:\/\/kinzercoins.com\/products\/byzantine-constantine-vi-irene-constantinople-mint-ae-follis-780-797-ad-19mm-241g","provider":"Kinzer Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}