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Follis - Leo IV and Constantine VI Syracuse ND
| Copper | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Leo IV the Khazar (751-780) Constantine VI (776-797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 776-780 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#287020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned facing 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; CIK below.
Interesting fact
The Follis coin was issued during the reign of Leo IV and Constantine VI of the Byzantine Empire, and it features an image of both emperors on opposite sides. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during their reign that aimed to promote the unity of the empire and strengthen the bond between the two rulers. The use of copper in the production of this coin also signifies the importance of this metal in the Byzantine economy at the time.
