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Leo III the "Isaurian", with Constantine V, 717-741. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.47 g, 6 h), Constantinople, H = 8th officina, 720-721. d N D LEO-N P A MЧL • Crowned and bearded bust of Leo III facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and akakia with his left. Rev. d N CONST-ANTINЧS M H Youthful crowned bust of Constantine V facing, his ears not covered by his hair, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and akakia with his left. DOC 3e. Füeg 3.I.1. SB 1503. Clear and attractive. Minor striking flatness and some light marks, otherwise, good extremely fine.

CRUSADERS, Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus. Janus, 1398-1432. Sixain (Billon, 18 mm, 1.33 g, 6 h). [✠] IAn[US] ROI DЄ Lion rampant to left. Rev. [✠ IЄRЄLm Є DЄ CIP] Cross of Jerusalem. CSS 123. Metcalf, Crusades -. Toned. Minor edge split, otherwise, about very fine.