Leo III, the Isaurian. Gold Solidus (4.38 g), 717-741. Constantinople. δ N O LEO-N PA MЧL A, crowned and draped bust of Leo III facing, holding globus cruciger and akakia. Reverse: VICTORIA AVGЧ, cross potent set on three steps; S//CONOB. Cf. DOC 1 (officina not recorded); MIB 1; SB 1502. Very scarce. Lustrous. NGC photo cert grade Ch AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5. Wavy flan. Estimated Value $500 - UP 

Ex The William Oldknow Collection.