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Coin of Constantine V

Coin of Constantine V

r. 720-775

Constantine V

Byzantine

Obv.: Two half-length figures facing, Constantine V on l., bearded, Leo IV on r., beardless, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross, holding in r. hand akakia. Between heads, cross. Rev.: Half-length figure of Leo III facing, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross, holding in r. hand, cross potent on base.

Bronze

Byzantine period, Early

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