Theodosios III, Copper, Decanummium, Constantinople, 715-717
Obverse
Frontal head of Theodosios III is all that is visible of the bust. Possibly wears loros. No inscription legible.
Reverse
I with cross above and in left field.
Exergue
]O[
Obverse
Frontal head of Theodosios III is all that is visible of the bust. Possibly wears loros. No inscription legible.
Reverse
I with cross above and in left field.
Exergue
]O[
| Accession number | BZC.1969.25.10 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Theodosios III |
| Date of Reign | 715–717 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Decanummium |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 715 – 717 |
| Diameter | 11.0 mm |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Relation of Dies | 5:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Henry Weller, 2 July 1969
Commentary
The coin is partially broken. In Grierson’s opinion the coin’s identity is very uncertain. The slightly drooping mustache is perhaps more like Leo III, but all emperors from 705 to 717 have such a mustache. If there is a trace of a cross to the left of the I, the coin could be one of Philippikos’s (MIB 3:277, no. 23).