Lot 4754

Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Leo III the 'Isaurian' and Constantine V, (717-741), gold solidus, (4.37 g), Constantinople mint, issued 721-724, obv. facing bust of Leo III with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, holding cross potent on globe, around dND LEO ND AMUL, rev. Constantine V beardless wearing crown and chlamys, holding cross potent, around DN CONST ANTINUS M, (S.1504, DOC 5, BMC 8, T.54, R.1734, Fueg 4A). Light scratch in reverse field, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and rare.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection. Previously CNG eAuction 327, lot 987. With ticket.

Estimate
$700
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$850

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