Leo V the Armenian, with Constantine. 813-820. AV Solidus (20mm, 3.82 g, 6h). Syracuse mint. Struck circa 815-817.

Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 934. Estimated: $ 2 000

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 3 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Leo V the Armenian, with Constantine. 813-820. AV Solidus (20mm, 3.82 g, 6h). Syracuse mint. Struck circa 815-817. L[Є] OҺ bASILЄЧS, crowned and bearded facing bust of Leo, wearing loros, holding a cross potent in right hand; Λ to right / CoҺS TATIҺOS b[...], crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing chlamys, holding a globus cruciger in right hand. DOC 14 var. (rev. legend); Anastasi 489A; SB 1631 var. (same). Toned, a few faint scratches. Near EF. Very rare.

From the HC Collection, purchased from M. Geiger, 1980.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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