Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1320

Byzantine coin of Constantine V, 741-775. Obverse: Constantine V, to left, and Leo IV, to right, both facing front; both wear a chlamys and a crown with cross; between their heads, cross. Reverse: bust of Leo III, facing front; he wears a chlamys and a crown with cross; to left, he holds a cross potent.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 19; Sear# 1569.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.7 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Syracuse

  • Creation Date between 751 and 775
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1320