Lot 3295

Sale 79 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Leo V and Constantine, (A.D. 813-820), gold solidus, (3.942 grams), Syracuse mint, obv. facing bust with short beard wearing crown and loros and holding cross potent, around [LE]ON bASILEU, rev. facing bust of Constantine wearing crown and chlamys and holding globe with cross, around CONSTATINOS b, (S.1631B, DOC 14, BMC -). Some shortness of flan on obverse, otherwise extremely fine and rare.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction October 22, 2001 (lot 64677).

Estimate
$900
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$960

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