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Leo V the Armenian & Constantine Follis (AD 817-820, Syracuse Mint) Byzantine Empire
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Description
Armenian King in Byzantine Empire
Byzantine bronze follis (40 nummi) from the reign of Leo V the Armenian (813-820 AD), struck at the Syracuse mint during AD 817-820. This coin represents a significant era in Byzantine history, marked by religious and military challenges, particularly during the Iconoclast controversy.
Obverse: Crowned, half-length facing busts of Leo V and his son Constantine, with a cross above, symbolizing divine authority.
Reverse: Large Λ K (denoting 40 nummi), with a cross above, reflecting the coin’s value in the Byzantine monetary system.