Byzantine Empire Follis - Leo IV and Constantine VI, 776 – 780
Syracuse
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis
Year
776 – 780
Rulers
Leo IV the Khazar
(751–780)
, Constantine VI
(776–797)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 776 to 780. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- No legend, Leo IV on left, and Constantine on right, both seated facing on double throne, each wearing crowned and wearing chlamys, cross between their heads
- Reverse
- Crowned facing busts of Leo III on left, and Constantine V on right, both with short beard and both wearing loros; cross between their heads, three dots to left, three dots to right, all above a horizontal line; CIK below.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (776-780) | — |
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