Leo IV the Khazar, with Constantine VI, Leo III, and Constantine V. 775-780. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 778-780. NGC AU, 4/5, 4/5, edge mark.

CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 760. Estimated: $ 750

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Leo IV the Khazar, with Constantine VI, Leo III, and Constantine V. 775-780. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 778-780. Leo IV and Constantine VI enthroned facing, each wearing crown and chlamys, and holding akakia; cross above / Crowned facing busts of Leo III and Constantine V, each wearing loros; cross above, • between. DOC 2; Füeg 1.A.1 (Constantine VI); SB 1584. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 6558567-005, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, edge mark.

From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Herb Kreindler, August 2019.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 123 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 23-24 May 2023. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 24 May 2023 at 9 AM ET.

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