Leontios, Copper, Half Follis, Constantinople, 695-698
Obverse
Frontal bust of Leontios, bearded, wearing loros and crown with cross. Globus cruciger in right hand. No inscription.
Symbol
Cross in right field.
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, and I in right field.
Obverse
Frontal bust of Leontios, bearded, wearing loros and crown with cross. Globus cruciger in right hand. No inscription.
Symbol
Cross in right field.
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, and I in right field.
| Accession number | BZC.1971.25.17 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Leontios |
| Date of Reign | 695–698 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 695 – 698 |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.14 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of Philip Grierson, 16 March 1971
Commentary
Cf. DOC 2.2:615, no. 8 (this coin is dated by the numeral I, not by ).
MIB 3:268, no. 33.