Leo III the "Isaurian", with Constantine V. 717-741. Æ Follis (23mm, 7.06 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck 720-circa 721. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 750. Estimated: $ 1 000

Byzantine, Bronze, Coin-in-Hand Video

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. Æ Follis (23mm, 7.06 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck 720-circa 721. Crowned facing bust of Leo III, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia / Large M surmounted by crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia; cross to right; A/A/N - X/X across lower field; A. DOC 29b; SB 1514 (this coin illustrated). Brown patina, some roughness. VF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 97615 (circa 1990-1992).


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 123 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 23-24 May 2023. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 24 May 2023 at 9 AM ET.

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