Leo IV the Khazar, with Constantine VI, 775-780. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.38 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. [LЄOҺ VS S ЄςςOҺ COҺSTAҺT O ҺЄOS] Crowned and draped figures of Leo IV and Constantine VI seated facing on ornamented double throne; between their heads, cross. Rev. [LЄOҺ PAP' COҺSTAҺTIҺOS PATHR] Crowned equal sized busts of Leo III, bearded, on the left, and Constantine V, bearded, on the right, facing and wearing loros; between their heads, cross and pellet. DOC 2. SB 1584. Struck on a somewhat short flan and with light doubling on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From an American collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 340 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |