Ancient Coins and Numismatic Books

Byzantine Coins, Constantine V and Leo IV (741-775), Solidus, Constantinople, c. 741-51, facing bust of Constantine V, with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, holding cross potent and akakia, rev. facing bust of Leo III with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, holding cross potent and akakia, 4.43g/6h (DO 1; Sear 1550). Extremely fine £1,500-2,000