© František Janovský (CC BY)
© František Janovský (CC BY)
Solidus - Constantine V, Leo III ND
| Gold | 4.43 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine V (720-775) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 741-751 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.43 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#325780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned facing bust of Leo III, short beard, chlamys pinned at right shoulder, cross potent with base in right hand, akakia in left hand.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: G LЄON PAMЧL
Translation: Leo grandfather
Comment
The reverse portrait depicts Leo III, father of Constantine V and grandfather of Leo IV.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Constantine V, Leo III ND (741-751) coin is that it features the first known use of a new technique called "spherical segmentation" in coinage. This technique involved dividing the coin's surface into small, spherical segments, which were then filled with different designs, creating a unique and intricate pattern. This innovative method was used to enhance the coin's security and make it more difficult to counterfeit.
