Leo III the "Isaurian", with Constantine V. 717-741. AV

Leo III the "Isaurian", with Constantine V. 717-741. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 731-733. Crowned and draped bust of Leo facing, holding globus cruciger and akakia / Crowned and draped bust of Constantine facing, holding globus cruciger and akakia. DOC 6.1 var. (rev. legend); Füeg 6.B.61 (this coin illustrated); SB 1504. Near EF, lustrous, hairline scratches, reverse die shift.


From the D. Massey Collection, purchased from Baldwin's.