Leo III the "Isaurian", 717-741. Semissis (Gold, 17.5 mm, 2.18 g, 6 h), Constantinople. dNO LEON P A MCL Crowned and draped facing bust of Leo III, holding globus cruciger cross in right hand and anexikakia in left. Rev. VICTORIA AVSЧS Cross potent on globe. DOC 8. MIB 3. SB1505. Pierced in antiquity for use as jewelry, scratch on reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, and from the P. J. Donald Collection, ex Baldwins 5, 11 October 1995, 173.