Very rare dynastic solidus of Leo V and Constantine, especially in mint condition. Unlike other such solidi, there is no letter Y in the legend LE-Oh bASILES.
Phenomenal solidus of Leon V in the NGC grading with a surface rating 3/5 and surface 5/5.
Ex. Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 125, 2021, lot 828.
Byzantine Empire
Leo V and Constantine, AV Solidus (813-820), Solidus 735-740, Constantinople mint
Obverse: crowned facing bust of Leo, holding cross potent and akakia
LEOn bASILEU'
Reverse: crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding globus cruciger and akakia
CONSTANT' dES' E
Gold, diameter 20 mm, weight 4.33 g
