Experts in Coins & Medals

Constantine V Copronymus, with Leo IV and Leo III, 741-775. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.48 g, 5 h), Constantinople, 750-756. COhSτAhτIhOS S LEOh O hEOS Crowned unequal sized facing busts of Constantine V, bearded and on the left, and Leo IV, beardless and child-like, both wearing a chlamys; between their heads, cross. Rev. d LE-ON PA MЧL Crowned bust of Leo III facing, wearing a loros and holding a cross potent on a base in his right hand. DOC 2a. Füeg 4.A.6. SB 1551. Clear and attractive. Minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.

Hadrian, 117-138. As (Copper, 27 mm, 12.42 g, 7 h), Rome, 129-130. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Bare-headed and draped bust of Hadrian to right. Rev. FELICITATI AVG / COS III P P / S C Galley with five oarsmen sailing left, hortator at stern. BMC 1458. Cohen 660. RIC II.3 1302. Brown patina. Very fine.