Coins, Ancient, Byzantine Empire. Constantine V and Leo IV (751–775). Solidus, 3.84 g. Syracuse. Crowned, facing busts of Constantine, bearded, and Leo IV, beardless, each wearing chlamys; cross above / Crowned facing bust of Leo III, with short beard, wearing loros and holding cross potent. S1565. An exceptional piece, as struck. Choice! Ex. Hirsch auction 306, lot 2405, G. Hirsch Nachfolger, Auction 364, lot 1484. XF-UNC.
