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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Byzantine Coins| ▸ |Isaurian Dynasty| ▸ |Leo V||View Options:   | | |
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In 815, Leo concluded a 30-year peace treaty with Khan Omurtag of Bulgaria. The treaty was honored by both sides and renewed after the accession of Michael II in 820. In 821, Thomas the Slav rebelled and laid siege to Constantinople to seize the Imperial throne. Omurtag sent an army to help Michael II put down the rebellion. Byzantine accounts report that Thomas' army was routed at the Battle of Kedouktos (winter 822 or spring 823), however, modern scholars consider the battle a victory, albeit costly, for the rebel.BZ76324. Bronze follis, Anastasi 497, DOC III-1 19, Morrisson BnF 30/Sy/AE/01, Wroth BMC 22, Tolstoi 22, Ratto 1803, SBCV 1635, Sommer 29.7, gVF, well centered on an oval flan, light marks and porosity, weight 3.886 g, maximum diameter 22.4 mm, die axis 180o, Syracuse mint, 817 - 25 Dec 820 A.D.; obverse facing busts of Leo, on left, with short beard and Constantine, each wears crown and chlamys, cross between above; reverse Λ•K (initials of Leon and Konstantine), cross above; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Leo V the Armenian and Constantine, 25 December 813 - 25 December 820 A.D.
"CONSTANTINOPOLIS (Istanbul, Turkey - 41°02'N, 28°57'E), founded as Byzantium about 660 BC by Greeks from Megara, is located on the European side of the southern end of the Bosporus. It became a Roman ally in the second century BC, and maintained independent status until at least the first century AD. It was destroyed by Septimius Severus for aiding Pescennius Niger, but rebuilt within the same reign. Constantine I re-founded it as his capital, gave it his name, and opened a mint which struck for over 1,100 years under the Romans and Byzantines. It became the capital of the Byzantine Empire."- from Moneta Historical Research by Tom SchroerBZ86579. Silver miliaresion, DOC III-1 4, Wroth BMC 4, Morrisson BnF 30/Cp/AR/2, Tolstoi 10, Ratto 1799, Grierson 666, SBCV 1628 1818, EF, toned, areas slightly weak, reverse slightly double struck, die cracks, light marks and scratches, weight 2.209 g, maximum diameter 23.3 mm, die axis 0o, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, obverse IhSUS XRISTUS nICA (Jesus Christ conquers), cross potent on three steps; reverse +LEOn/S COnSTAn/TInE EC ΘEY / bASILIS RO/mAIOn (Leo and Constantine, by the grace of God, Kings of Romans) in five lines; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Leo V the Armenian and Constantine, 25 December 813 - 25 December 820 A.D.
Leo V the Armenian replaced Michael I as emperor and attempted to restore some of the lost glory of the Byzantine Empire. His greatest goal was to restore iconoclasm (the rejection or destruction of religious images as heretical), but he had few supporters for this idea. He took to persecution to enforce his goals, leading to his assassination on Christmas day in the church of St. Sophia.BZ86358. Silver miliaresion, DOC III-1 4, Wroth BMC 4, Morrisson BnF 30/Cp/AR/2, Tolstoi 10, Ratto 1799, Grierson 666, Sommer 29.3, SBCV 1628, VF, toned, tight flan, porous, weight 1.470 g, maximum diameter 23.0 mm, die axis 0o, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, 25 Dec 813 - 25 Dec 820 A.D.; obverse IhSUS XRISTUS nICA (Jesus Christ conquers), cross potent on base and three steps; reverse +LEOn/S COnSTAn/TInE EC ΘEY / bASILIS RO/mAIOn (Leo and Constantine, by the grace of God, Kings of Romans) in five lines; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Leo V the Armenian and Constantine, 25 December 813 - 25 December 820 A.D.
A senior general, Leo V forced his predecessor, Michael I Rangabe, to abdicate and assumed the throne. He ended the decade-long war with the Bulgars, and initiated the second period of Byzantine Iconoclasm. He was assassinated by supporters of Michael the Amorian, one of his most trusted generals, who succeeded him on the throne. BZ113802. Bronze follis, Anastasi 487, DOC III-1, 16, Wroth BMC 36, Tolstoi 26, SBCV 1638, Sommer 29.10, Morrisson BnF -, Ratto -, EF, green patina, tight flan as usual for the type, weight 2.625 g, maximum diameter 16.0 mm, die axis 180o, Syracuse mint, 813 - 814 A.D.; obverse Λ-EON, facing bust of Leo with short beard, wearing crown and loros, cross potent in right hand; reverse K-ONC, facing bust of Constantine, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, globus cruciger in right hand; scarce; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Leo V the Armenian and Constantine, 25 December 813 - 25 December 820 A.D.
In 815, Leo concluded a 30-year peace treaty with Khan Omurtag of Bulgaria. The treaty was honored by both sides and renewed after the accession of Michael II in 820. In 821, Thomas the Slav rebelled and laid siege to Constantinople to seize the Imperial throne. Omurtag sent an army to help Michael II put down the rebellion. Byzantine accounts report that Thomas' army was routed at the Battle of Kedouktos (winter 822 or spring 823), however, modern scholars consider the battle a victory, albeit costly, for the rebel.BZ67637. Bronze follis, Anastasi 488, DOC III-1 17, Wroth BMC 27, Morrisson BnF 30/Sy/AE/08, Tolstoi 24, Ratto 1806, Sommer 29.8, Spahr 373, SBCV 1636, EF, typical tight flan, nice green patina, sprue cuts, weight 3.007 g, maximum diameter 20.07 mm, die axis 180o, Syracuse mint, 814 - 815 A.D.; obverse Λ-E/O (Leo), facing bust of Leo with short beard, wearing crown and loros, cross potent in right hand, star right; reverse K-ONCT (Konstantine), facing bust of Constantine, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, globus cruciger in right hand, C-I (Sicily) across field; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Leo V the Armenian, 11 July 813 - 25 December 820 A.D.
Leo V attempted to restore the empire's failing prestige but his methods were unpopular and often cruel, he was assassinated at the high altar of St. Sophia on Christmas day 820.BZ93538. Bronze follis, DOC III-1 7, SBCV 1630, Sommer 29.5, Wroth BMC 7, Tolstoi 16, Ratto 1800, Morrisson BnF 30/Cp/AE/2, aVF, earthen deposits, brown tone, porosity, weight 4.748 g, maximum diameter 22.18 mm, die axis 180o, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, 25 Dec 813 - 25 Dec 820 A.D.; obverse LEOn S COhSTAT, facing busts of Leo with short beard, and Constantine beardless, both wearing crown and chlamys; reverse large M (40 nummi), cross above, X/X/X left, N/N/N right, A below; from the Errett Bishop Collection, first specimen of this type handled by FORVM; rare; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Leo V the Armenian, Sole Reign, 11 July 813 - 25 December 820 A.D.
Issued during the short, 5 month, sole reign of Leo V.BZ42391. Bronze follis, Anastasi 483, Vecchi 4 var. (rev Λ-E/O), DOC III -, SBCV -, VF, weight 1.772 g, maximum diameter 19.1 mm, die axis 180o, Syracuse mint, sole reign, 11 Jul 813 - 25 Dec 813; obverse Λ-E/O, facing bust of Leo with short beard, wearing crown and loros, cross potent in right; reverse Λ-EO, facing bust of Leo, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, globus cruciger in right; ex Anastasi collection; rare; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Leo V the Armenian and Constantine, 25 December 813 - 25 December 820 A.D.
A senior general, Leo V forced his predecessor, Michael I Rangabe, to abdicate and assumed the throne. He ended the decade-long war with the Bulgars, and initiated the second period of Byzantine Iconoclasm. He was assassinated by supporters of Michael the Amorian, one of his most trusted generals, who succeeded him on the throne.BZ65611. Bronze follis, Anastasi 487, DOC III-1 16, Wroth BMC 36, Tolstoi 26, SBCV 1638, Sommer 29.10, Morrisson BnF -, Ratto -, gVF, weight 2.627 g, maximum diameter 19.2 mm, die axis 180o, Syracuse mint, 25 Dec 813 - 814 A.D.; obverse Λ-EON, facing bust of Leo with short beard, wearing crown and loros, cross potent in right; reverse K-ONC, facing bust of Constantine, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, globus cruciger in right; scarce; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Leo V the Armenian and Constantine, 25 December 813 - 25 December 820 A.D.
Leo V the Armenian replaced Michael I as emperor and attempted to restore some of the lost glory of the Byzantine Empire. His greatest goal was to restore iconoclasm (the rejection or destruction of religious images as heretical), but he had few supporters for this idea. He took to persecution to enforce his goals, leading to his assassination on Christmas day in the church of St. Sophia.BZ83506. Bronze follis, Anastasi 493, DOC III-1 18, Wroth BMC 35, Morrisson BnF 30/Sy/AE/10, Ratto 1808, SBCV 1637, Sommer 29.9, Tolstoi -, EF, bold strike, green patina, tight irregular flan, weight 3.158 g, maximum diameter 19.8 mm, die axis 180o, Syracuse mint, 815 - 817 A.D.; obverse Λ-EOh, facing bust of Leo with short beard, wearing crown and loros, Λ right; reverse COhST, facing bust of Constantine, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, globus cruciger in right, K left, cross right; rare; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Leo V the Armenian and Constantine, 25 December 813 - 25 December 820 A.D.
In 815, Leo concluded a 30-year peace treaty with Khan Omurtag of Bulgaria. The treaty was honored by both sides and renewed after the accession of Michael II in 820. In 821, Thomas the Slav rebelled and laid siege to Constantinople to seize the Imperial throne. Omurtag sent an army to help Michael II put down the rebellion. Byzantine accounts report that Thomas' army was routed at the Battle of Kedouktos (winter 822 or spring 823), however, modern scholars consider the battle a victory, albeit costly, for the rebel.BZ98507. Bronze follis, Anastasi 488, DOC III-1 17, Wroth BMC 27, Morrisson BnF 30/Sy/AE/08, Tolstoi 24, Ratto 1806, Sommer 29.8, Spahr 373, SBCV 1636, VF, green patina, light earthen deposits, light scrapes, weight 2.428 g, maximum diameter 19.5 mm, die axis 180o, Sicily, Syracuse mint, 814 - 815 A.D.; obverse Λ-E/O (Leo), facing bust of Leo with short beard, wearing crown and loros, cross potent in right hand, star right; reverse K-ONCT (Konstantine), facing bust of Constantine, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, globus cruciger in right hand, C-I (Sicily) across field; SOLD
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