Byzantine Empire Follis - Leo III and Constantine V, 717 – 741
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis
Year
717 – 741
Rulers
Leo III the Isaurian
(717–741)
, Constantine V
(720–775)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 717 to 741. Struck in Copper. Measures 24 mm and weighs 7 g.
- Obverse
- No legend, Leo on left wearing crown wearing chlamys, and Constantine V, on right wearing crown and loros, cross potent above
- Reverse
- Large M, XXX to left, cross above, NNN to right, A or B below.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (717-741) A | — | 1st Officina | 100% | |
| ND (717-741) B | — | 2nd Officina |
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