Leo III, Copper, Half Follis, Constantinople, 717-720
Obverse
Leo III standing, holding raised akakia in right hand and cross scepter in left hand. Inscription illegible.
Reverse
with cross above, XX in right field, and Γ below.
Obverse
Leo III standing, holding raised akakia in right hand and cross scepter in left hand. Inscription illegible.
Reverse
with cross above, XX in right field, and Γ below.
| Accession number | BZC.1969.25.7 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 2.2:609, no. 85 |
| Ruler | Leo III |
| Date of Reign | 717–741 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 717 – 720 |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.82 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Henry Weller, 2 July 1969
Commentary
Grierson (DOC 2.2:609, no. 85) initially assigned this type to Justinian II’s second reign (705–711), but later assigned it to early in Leo III’s reign.
MIB 3:286, no. 26.
P. Grierson, “A New Early Follis Type of Leo III (718),” 77 and plate 4, no. 5.