Leo III the "Isaurian". 717-741. Æ Follis (23mm, 5.49 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck 717-720. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 550
Lot: 673. Estimated: $ 100

Byzantine, Bronze

Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Leo III the "Isaurian". 717-741. Æ Follis (23mm, 5.49 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck 717-720. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly, holding spear over shoulder, shield decorated with Christogram on left shoulder / Large M, cross above; A/N/N[O] - X/X across field; Γ//[CON]. DOC 24 var. (unlisted officina); MIB 25; SB 1513. Brown patina, some roughness, scratch, light deposits. Near VF. Very rare. Great detail for this difficult and rarely encountered issue.


Closing Date and Time: 15 November 2023 at 13:44:00 ET.

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