Leo III, Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 717-720
Obverse
Leo III standing, wearing loros, holding akakia in raised right hand, cross held transversely in left hand.
]ML
Reverse
with |N|N|O in left field and B below. Trace of X|X in right field.
Exergue
C[ON]
Obverse
Leo III standing, wearing loros, holding akakia in raised right hand, cross held transversely in left hand.
]ML
Reverse
with |N|N|O in left field and B below. Trace of X|X in right field.
Exergue
C[ON]
| Accession number | BZC.1970.27.17 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Leo III |
| Date of Reign | 717–741 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 717 – 720 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.64 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Henry Weller, 1 July 1970
Commentary
This coin is corroded. Compare to DOC 2.2:609, no. 85, which is the corresponding half follis, originally assigned to Justinian II and now definitely assignable to the early years of Leo III’s reign.
P. Grierson, “A New Early Follis Type of Leo III (718),” 76 and plate 4, no. 2.