Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1338

Byzantine coin of Leo V, 813-820. Obverse: two busts, facing front; to left, Leo V; to right, Constantine, his son; each wears a crown with cross and a chlamys; between their shoulders, pellet; between their heads, cross. Reverse: large ‘ΛK’ with a pellet in the middle; above, cross.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 19; Sear# 1635.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 1.9 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Syracuse

  • Creation Date between 813 and 820
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1338