Lot 2619
Leo III, 717-741. Gold Solidus (4.41 g) minted at Constantinople. Bust facing of Leo III holding globus cruciger and akakia. Reverse: Facing bust of beardless Constantine V holding globus cruciger and akakia. D.O. 4f; S. 1504. Flan a bit wavy, but with two excellent portraits. About Extremely Fine.
Begun by Leo III, the great Iconoclastic Controversy caused a schism in theology and was responsible for the destruction of artistic creations, as the adherents would not allow the intermediary worship of images.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400.
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| Realized $2,530 |
