Constantine V, Gold, Semissis, Constantinople, 750-775
Obverse
Frontal busts of Constantine V, bearded, on left, and Leo IV, beardless, on right, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross. Cross between their heads.
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Reverse
Frontal bust of Leo III, bearded, wearing loros and crown with cross on circlet and holding outwards a cross potent on globe in right hand.
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Obverse
Frontal busts of Constantine V, bearded, on left, and Leo IV, beardless, on right, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross. Cross between their heads.
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Reverse
Frontal bust of Leo III, bearded, wearing loros and crown with cross on circlet and holding outwards a cross potent on globe in right hand.
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| Accession number | BZC.2009.026 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 3.1:302, no. (4) |
| Ruler | Constantine V |
| Date of Reign | 741–775 |
| Associated Authority | Leo III Leo IV |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Semissis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 750 – 775 |
| Diameter | 11.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.99 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Ira and Larry Goldberg sale, 26 May 2009, lot 2213, Pre-Long Beach sale
Commentary
Grierson’s entry (DOC 3.1:302, no. [4]) cited the Vienna specimen from Longuet, “Die unedierten byzantinischen Münzen des Wiener Kabinettes,” 45, no. 208.