Follis - Leo IV and Constantine VI Constantinopolis

€425,253.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year775-780
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄288)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionCopper
Weight5 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1587
Obverse descriptionNo legend, Leo IV bearded, on left, and Constantine, beardless on right, both seated facing on double throne, each wearing chlamys, cross between their heads
Obverse script
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Reverse descriptionNo legend, crowned busts of Leo III on left, and Constantine V on right, both with short beard and both wearing loros, cross between their heads, three dots to left, three dots to right, all above a horizontal line, beneath them a large M, X to left, N to right, A below
Reverse script
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Edge
Mint
MintageND (775-780)  - -
Catalog ID8343948190
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