Byzantine coin of Leo III, 717-741. Obverse: busts of Leo III, to left, and Constantine V, to right; both wear a chlamys and a crown with cross; both hold an akakia in front of them, a silk roll containing dust that symbolizes mortality; between their heads, there is a cross; above their heads, it says 'LEO'. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, ‘XXX’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘NNN’ in a vertical position; above, cross; beneath, ‘A’.

• History Of Use

  "Follis" (denomination); DO# 38-39; Sear# 1516.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.2 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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• Creation Date between 732 and 741
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1282