Leo III the "Isaurian", with Constantine V. 717-741. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 725-732. Near EF.

Electronic Auction 525 – Session 2
Lot: 1464. Estimated: $ 500

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Leo III the "Isaurian", with Constantine V. 717-741. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 725-732. Crowned and draped bust of Leo facing, holding globus cruciger and akakia / Crowned and draped bust of Constantine facing, holding globus cruciger and akakia. DOC 5.6 var. (obv. legend); Füeg 5.B.1 var. (same); SB 1504. A few scratches and marks, trace deposits. Near EF. An interesting and perhaps transitional variety between DOC 4-5 given the portraiture and legend variation.

From the S & S Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 20 October 2022 at 12:34:40 ET.

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