Ancients
Leo III the Isaurian (AD 717-741), with Constantine V. AV solidus (20mm, 4.45 gm, 5h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, AD 737-741. d n O LЄO-N PA MЧL', crowned facing bust of Leo III, wearing chlamys pinned at right shoulder, globus cruciger in right hand, akakia in left / d N CONSt-ANtINЧS M' Ϛ, crowned facing bust of Constantine V, beardless, wearing chlamys pinned at right shoulder, globus cruciger in right hand, akakia in left. Sear 1504. Feug 3.G (this coin). Nicely centered on lustrous flan.
Ex Merani Collection; Harlan Berk, Buy or Bid Sale 122 (9 August 2001), lot 64
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Estimate: 500-1000 USD