1 Solidus, Byzantine Empire, 775 - 780

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One (1) solidus coin, Leo IV

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Byzantine Empire, 775 - 780

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Obverse Image: Facing busts of Leo IV with short beard and Constantine VI beardless to his right, each wearing crown and chlamys; between their heads a pellet and cross above.

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Obverse Text: LEON / VS / S / EGGON / CONSTANTINOS

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Reverse Image: Portrait busts of Leo III and Constantine V each wearing a short beard, crown, and loros; pellet between their heads and cross above.

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Reverse Text: LEON / PAP / CONSTANTIONOS / PATHR

Date Made: 775 - 780

Maker: Leo IV Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Turkey: İstanbul province, IstanbulCity: Turkey: İstanbul province, Constantinople

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Byzantine Coins, Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection

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Credit Line: Estate of Josiah K. Lilly

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.159.6089Catalog Number: 68.159.6089Accession Number: 283645

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: .11 cm x 2.02 cm; 1/32 in x 25/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-15fa-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1251839

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