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Follis - Leo III and Constantine V Constantinopolis ND
| Copper | 5.90 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Leo III the Isaurian (717-741) Constantine V (720-775) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 735-741 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.90 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#134225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Large M topped by a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known use of the "Godless" emission, which was a unique minting technique that excluded the traditional Christian imagery and inscriptions, instead featuring a simple cross on the obverse and a patriarchal cross on the reverse. This was a bold move by Leo III, who was known for his iconoclastic beliefs, and it marked a significant departure from the traditional Byzantine coinage design.
