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Follis - Leo IV and Constantine VI Constantinopolis ND
| Copper | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Leo IV the Khazar (751-780) Constantine VI (776-797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 775-780 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#425253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
No legend, crowned 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, beneath them a large M, X to left, N to right, A below
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan imagery. On one side, it depicts an image of Jesus Christ, while on the other side, it features a representation of the goddess Victory holding a shield and a spear. This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of the Byzantine Empire during this time period.
