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Leo V the Armenian, with Constantine AV Nomisma. Constantinople, 813-820 BC. • LЄ On ЬASILЄЧ', crowned bust of Leo facing, wearing short beard and chlamys, and holding cross potent and akakia / CONSτ ANτ' ∂ЄSP' Є, crowned bust of Constantine facing, holding globus cruciger and akakia. DOC 2a; Füeg 2.B.1; Sear 1627. 4.36g, 19mm, 7h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the N. Andersen Collection.
Leo V, the one emperor known for certain to be of Armenian descent. Leo himself became emperor following the desertion of Michael's troops after their defeat by the Bulgarians two years later in AD 813. Leo was assassinated in the Hagia Sophia on Christmas Day, AD 820.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the N. Andersen Collection.
Leo V, the one emperor known for certain to be of Armenian descent. Leo himself became emperor following the desertion of Michael's troops after their defeat by the Bulgarians two years later in AD 813. Leo was assassinated in the Hagia Sophia on Christmas Day, AD 820.