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Theodosius III of Adramytium Æ Nummus. Constantinople, dated year 1 = AD 715/6. Crowned and bearded bust facing, holding patriarchal cross on globe and akakia / Large M; ANNO to left, [regnal year to right, cross above, Γ below, CON in exergue. DOC 5; MIB 13; Sear 1492. 3.78g, 24mm, 6h.
Good Fine/Near Very Fine. Very Rare.
From the collection of V.B., United Kingdom.
Forced to accept the imperial crown, the tax-collector Theodosius became emperor in summer AD 715. With no ability to lead the state, and no inclination, he was deposed by a powerful general who went on to found a dynasty as Leo III 'the Isaurian', a period which saw fierce fighting against an Arab onslaught, and the destruction of many great works of art during the Iconoclast Controversy.
Good Fine/Near Very Fine. Very Rare.
From the collection of V.B., United Kingdom.
Forced to accept the imperial crown, the tax-collector Theodosius became emperor in summer AD 715. With no ability to lead the state, and no inclination, he was deposed by a powerful general who went on to found a dynasty as Leo III 'the Isaurian', a period which saw fierce fighting against an Arab onslaught, and the destruction of many great works of art during the Iconoclast Controversy.