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Solidus of Theodosius IIi, Constantinople

Solidus of Theodosius IIi, Constantinople

r. 715 - 717

Theodosius III

Byzantine

Obv.: Bust facing, bearded, wearing loros and crown with cross with circlet. In r. hand, patriarchal cross on globe; in l., akakia. There are X's at the intersections of the patriarchal cross. Rev.: Cross potent on base and three steps.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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