Leo III, Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 717-720
Obverse
Leo III standing, wearing loros and crown. Raised akakia in right hand, transverse cross scepter in left hand. Trace of overstriking at top of coin.
]NOLEO-NP
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, and B below.
Exergue
CON
Obverse
Leo III standing, wearing loros and crown. Raised akakia in right hand, transverse cross scepter in left hand. Trace of overstriking at top of coin.
]NOLEO-NP
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N|O in left field, and B below.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1974.2 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Leo III |
| Date of Reign | 717–741 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 717 – 720 |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.82 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Spink's Numismatic Circular, 26 March 1974
Commentary
This coin is a follis of Class I bis.
MIB 3:283, no. 24.
P. Grierson, “A New Early Follis Type of Leo III (718),” 76 and plate 4, no. 3.