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Lot # 695
Leo III the 'Isaurian', with Constantine V (717-741). EL Tremissis. Uncertain Italian mint, c. 720-740 AD. Obv. [d] LEO-N [P A MYL]. Crowned bust facing, holding globus cruciger and wearing chlamys. Rev. Crowned and bearded bust facing, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger; Λ to right. Cf. D.O. 102; Sear 1540E. EL. 1.40 g. 15.50 mm. RRR. A superb example of this extremely rare issue. Sharply struck and exceptional for issue, delicate light patina over brilliant surfaces. EF.