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Solidus of Leo V

Solidus of Leo V

r. 813 - 820

Leo V

Byzantine

Obv.: Bust facing, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In r. hand, cross potent on base; in l., akakia. Rev.: Bust facing, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In r. hand, gl. cr., in l., akakia.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

Coins