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Constantine V Copronymus, 741-775. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.46 g, 7 h), Constantinople, 742-745. N CO-NS-TANTINЧS Bust of Constantine V facing, with a short beard, wearing a crown and a chlamys, and holding a long cross potent on a base with his right hand and an akakia with his left. Rev. G -LE-On P A MЧL Bust of Leo III facing, with a short beard, wearing a crown and a chlamys, and holding a cross potent with his right hand and an akakia with his left. Cf. DOC 1 and SB 1550 (for the types) and DOC 2 and SB 1551 (for the reverse legend). Roma E118, 2024, 2190 (but legend not noted). Sharply struck and with an interesting legend variation. Extremely fine.

ROMAN IMPERIAL & ISLAMIC. Circa 3rd century-16th century. (Silver, 10.77 g). Lot of four (4) coins, including an antoninianus of Gordian III, and a denarius of Julia Domna. Varied surfaces and toning, fair to very fine.

Lot sold as seen, no returns (4).