Constantine V Copronymus, with Leo IV, 741-775. Solidus (Electrum, 20 mm, 2.73 g, 6 h), a contemporary imitation. Irregular mint, after circa 742-745. d LЄON P A MЧL' Crowned bust of Constantine's father Leo III facing, wearing chlamys and crown surmounted by cross, holding a cross potent on base in his right hand and an akakia in his left. Rev. d N CONSTANTINЧ NC Crowned bust of Constantine V facing, wearing chlamys and crown surmounted by cross, holding cross potent on base in his right hand and an akakia in his left. Cf. DOC 1e and SB 1550 (for prototype). Struck in base gold. Edge fault (or traces of mounting?) and some deposits, otherwise, very fine.


This piece is not plated; it was probably struck in an alloy with a very low gold content.