Byzantine Coinage, Constantine V, Solidus, Constantinople, crowned bust facing, holding cross potent and akakia, s recut over θc at end of legend, rev. crowned bust of Leo III facing, holding cross potent and akakia, 4.46g (Bendall, SNC July-August 1977, p.304, this coin illustrated; DO 1g4; Sear 1550). Minor marks on edge, otherwise good very fine £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Brian and Veronica Dawson Collection of Ancient Coins.

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Provenance: Glendining Auction, 11 May 1977, lot 156