Theodosios III, Silver, Light Miliarense, Constantinople, 715-717
Obverse
Frontal bust of Theodosios III wearing loros. Globus with patriarchal cross in right hand, akakia in left hand.
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Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
VICTORI- [ ]E
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Frontal bust of Theodosios III wearing loros. Globus with patriarchal cross in right hand, akakia in left hand.
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Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
VICTORI- [ ]E
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.2003.9 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Theodosios III |
| Date of Reign | 715–717 |
| Metal | Silver |
| Denomination | Light Miliarense |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 715 – 717 |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From A. H. Baldwin's Stock, 6 May 2003
Commentary
Ceremonial silver struck with solidi dies. The light weight is probably due to the bad preservation of this specimen, but these coins were hastily produced and their weights are very erratic.
MIB 3:281, no. 12.
C. Morrisson, “Imperial Generosity and Its Monetary Expression: The Rise and Decline of the ‘Largesses.’”