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Coin of Constantine V

Coin of Constantine V

r. 720-775

Constantine V

Byzantine

Obv.: Bust facing, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet, holding in r. hand gl. cr., in l., akakia. Rev.: Bust facing, beeardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet, holding in r. hand, by the shaft, cross potent on globe.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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