Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 126Auction date: 28 May 2024
Lot number: 978

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Leo IV the Khazar, with Constantine VI, Leo III, and Constantine V. 775-780. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 776-778. Crowned facing busts of Leo IV and Constantine VI, both wearing chlamys; cross above; Θ at end of legend / Crowned facing busts of Leo III and Constantine V, both wearing loros; cross above. DOC 1b; Füeg 2.A.1; SB 1583. Toned, a few minor marks, trace deposits. Near EF. Well centered and struck. A very nice example.

From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Roland Michel, Geneva. Ex UBS 52 (11 September 2001), lot 336 (hammer CHF 2400).


Estimate: 750 USD