Lot 2630
Leo IV, 775-780. Gold Solidus (4.45 g) minted at Constantinople. Busts facing of Leo IV and Constantine VI (son of Leo IV); in upper central field, cross. Reverse: Busts facing of Leo III (grandfather of Leo IV) and Constantine V (father of Leo IV); in upper central field, cross. D.O. 1b; S. 1583. Rare. Well centered on an unusually nice flan. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
This type was the Byzantine equivalent of earlier dynastic issues from ancient Greek times. Examples of its predecessors can be studied in the Ptolemaic, Baktrian and Sasanian coins present in this sale.
Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,000.
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| Realized $1,840 |
