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© Janovsky (CC BY)
Solidus - Leo III, Constantine V ND
| Gold | 4.43 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Leo III the Isaurian (717-741) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 720-741 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.43 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#411961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding cross on globe and akakia.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: d N CONSTANTINUM
Translation: Our lord Constantine
Comment
The reverse portrait depicts Leo III, father of Constantine V and grandfather of Leo IV.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Leo III, Constantine V ND (720-741) coin is that it features an image of Christ on the obverse (front) side, which was a common feature of Byzantine coins during this period. This highlights the importance of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire at the time.
