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Follis - Leo III and Constantine V Constantinopolis ND
| Copper | 7 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Leo III the Isaurian (717-741) Constantine V (720-775) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 717-741 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#287019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Large M, XXX to left, cross above, NNN to right, A or B below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XXX
+
M
NNN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known use of the "Greek" letter θ (theta) in the Byzantine Empire's coinage, which was used to represent the sound /θ/ (theta) in the Greek language. This innovation in coinage helped to distinguish the Byzantine Empire's currency from other coins that were circulating at the time.
