Solidus - Leo IV, Constantine VI, Leo III, Constantine V

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IssuerByzantine Empire
Year776-780
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.43 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1583 , DOC III-1#1b
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing busts of Leo IV and Constantine VI, each wearing chlamys, dot between their heads, cross above
Obverse scriptGreek, Latin
Obverse letteringLЄOҺ VS S ЄςςOҺ COҺSTAҺTIҺOS O ҺЄOS
Reverse descriptionCrowned facing busts of Leo III and Constantine V, each wearing loros, dot between their heads, cross above.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse letteringLЄOҺ PAP` COҺSTAҺTIҺOS PATHR
Edge
Mint
MintageND (776-780)  - -
Catalog ID8179310410
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