Theodosios III, Silver, Solidus, Constantinople, 715-717
Obverse
Frontal bust of Theodosios III, bearded, wearing loros and crown with cross on circlet. Patriarchal cross on globe in right hand, akakia in left hand. There are X’s at the intersections of the patriarchal cross.
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Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
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Obverse
Frontal bust of Theodosios III, bearded, wearing loros and crown with cross on circlet. Patriarchal cross on globe in right hand, akakia in left hand. There are X’s at the intersections of the patriarchal cross.
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Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
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| Accession number | BZC.1967.27 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Theodosios III |
| Date of Reign | 715–717 |
| Metal | Silver |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 715 – 717 |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.73 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from George Zacos, 21 August 1967
Commentary
This coin is ceremonial silver struck with solidi dies. The light weight is due to the bad preservation of this specimen. Cf. DOC 2.2:687, no. 4.
MIB 3:281, no. 12 (does not cite this coin, probably because officina is not legible).
C. Morrisson, “Imperial Generosity and Its Monetary Expression: The Rise and Decline of the ‘Largesses.’”
P. A. Yannopoulos, “Le keration byzantin: Poids, monnaie, valeur ou unité de compte?