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Follis - Constantine V, Leo IV and Leo II (Syracuse) ND (751-775) front Follis - Constantine V, Leo IV and Leo II (Syracuse) ND (751-775) back
Follis - Constantine V, Leo IV and Leo II (Syracuse) ND (751-775) photo
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Follis - Constantine V, Leo IV and Leo II (Syracuse) ND (751-775) front Follis - Constantine V, Leo IV and Leo II (Syracuse) ND (751-775) back
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Follis - Constantine V, Leo IV and Leo II Syracuse ND

 
Copper 2.8 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
 Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor
 Constantine V (720-775) Leo IV the Khazar (751-780)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 751-775
Value
 Follis (1⁄288)
Currency
 Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition
 Copper
Weight
 2.8 g
Diameter
 20 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#196164
Rarity index
 84%

Reverse

Legend downwards to left and right, Leo III, bearded, half-length, standing facing, wearing crown and chlamys and holding cross potent

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΛЄON
ΔECΠ

Unabridged legend: Λέων δεσπότης

Translation: Leo III Despot

Comment

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