Follis - Constantine V, Leo IV and Leo II Syracuse

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year751-775
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄288)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.8 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1569, BMC Byz#35-51, DOC III-1#19
Obverse descriptionLegend to right and left of Constantine V, bearded on left, and Leo IV, beardless on right, standing facing (usually three-quarter length), each wearing crown and chlamys and holding akakia in arm across their chests; cross between their heads
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringK ΛЄωN
(Translation: Constantine V Leo IV)
Reverse descriptionLegend downwards to left and right, Leo III, bearded, half-length, standing facing, wearing crown and chlamys and holding cross potent
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΛЄON ΔECΠ
(Translation: Leo III Despot)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (751-775)  - -
Catalog ID4524925840
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