Roman Byzantine | Leo V the Armenian |AE Follis | Syracuse | 813-820

Description: Leo V "the Armenian" & Constantine | AE Follis Reference: SB 1636, DOC 17 Date: 813-820 CE Obverse: L to left, EO and star to right, crowned bust facing wearing loros, with short beard, holding cross potent Reverse: KONCT, C-I across fields, Constantine (Leo's son), crowned, wearing chlamys, no beard, bust facing, holding cross on globe. Mint: Syracuse, Sicily Size: 17.8 mm Weight: 2.47 grams Ex. Vitangelo Collection w/ handwritten tag. A very nice follis struck in 9th century Roman Sicily. A senior general in the Byzantine army, Leo V rose to power under Nikephoros I and Michael I. As emperor, Leo outlasted the dreaded Krum of Bulgaria and concluded a 30 year peace with the Bulgars. The remainder of Leo's reign was marked by religious controversy --- he was a big fan of iconoclasm --- and he was ultimately assassinated in the Hagia Sophia on Christmas Day in 820 CE. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only, except for international shipments through eBay International Shipping program. If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!

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