Constantine V, Copper, Follis, Ravenna, 741-775
Obverse
Frontal busts of Constantine V and Leo III. No legend.
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N in left field, and R below.
Obverse
Frontal busts of Constantine V and Leo III. No legend.
Reverse
with cross above, |N|N in left field, and R below.
| Accession number | BZC.2009.024 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Constantine V |
| Date of Reign | 741–775 |
| Associated Authority | Leo III |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Ravenna |
| Date | 741 – 775 |
| Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Relation of Dies | 12:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From A. H. Baldwin's Stock, 11 March 2009
Commentary
Not in DOC. See E. Ercolani Cocchi, F. Zurli, and A. M. Iannucci, Imperi romano e bizantino: Regni barbarici in Italia attraverso le monete del Museo nazionale di Ravenna, no. 249.
C. Morrisson and B. Callegher, “Ravenne: le déclin d’un avant-poste de Constantinople à la lumière de son monnayage (v. 540–751),” 256–78, and 275 for the relative growth of issues under Constantine V, compared to previous reigns.