Byzantine Silver & Bronze
Lot 4501 Session 15 (7.30pm Friday) Byzantine Silver & Bronze
Estimate $80
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LEO V, (A.D. 813-820), AE follis, Syracuse mint, (2.720 grams), obv. Leo V bust facing, star to right, rev. Constantine bust facing I in field to right, (S.1636 [£40 VF], DOC 17, BMC 27-34, R.1806-1807). Dark green patina, very fine but weak in places and scarce.
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