Lot 2620
Constantine V, 741-775. Gold Solidus (4.44 g) minted at Constantinople. Bust facing of Constantine V with short beard, holding cross potent and akakia. Reverse: Bust facing of Leo III (father of Constantine V) with short beard, holding cross potent and akakia. D.O. 1c; S. 1550. Scarce. Well centered with two excellent portraits. Extremely Fine.
Silver was the metal least used for Byzantine coinage. The silver denomination introduced under Constantine V was the miliaresion, roughly fashioned after Islamic dirhams.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750.
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