Leo III the "Isaurian". 717-741. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck 717-720. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 974.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

The Family of Constantine Collection, Gold

Estimate: $ 750

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Leo III the "Isaurian". 717-741. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck 717-720. Crowned facing bust, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia / Cross potent set on three steps; Є//CONOB. DOC 1c; MIB 1; Füeg 1.A.5 (same obv. die as 1.A.1 example); SB 1502. Toned with some luster, obverse slightly off center, area of roughness on reverse, light scratches and hairlines, minor deposits. Near EF.

From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Roland Michel, Geneva. Ex Leu 91 (10 May 2004), lot 870.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 29 May at 2 PM ET.

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