Follis - Leo IV and Constantine VI Syracuse

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year776-780
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄288)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1590
Obverse descriptionNo legend, Leo IV on left, and Constantine on right, both seated facing on double throne, each wearing crowned and wearing chlamys, cross between their heads
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Reverse descriptionCrowned facing 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; CIK below.
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Mint
MintageND (776-780)  - -
Catalog ID5408087630
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