Leo III the "Isaurian". 717-741. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 6th officina. Struck 717-720. NGC photo certification graded Ch AU, 5/5, 3/5, wavy flan.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 1099. Estimated: $ 1 500

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 2 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Leo III the "Isaurian". 717-741. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 6th officina. Struck 717-720. Crowned facing bust, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia / Cross potent set upon three steps; ς//CONOB. DOC 1d; MIB 1; Füeg 2.F.3; SB 1502. NGC photo certification 4375561-075, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, wavy flan.

Ex William Oldknow Collection (Goldberg 120, 2 February 2021), lot 1181.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 121 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 6-8 October 2022. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 7 October 2022 at 2 PM ET.

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