★ Extremely Rare Off-Metal Silver 'Solidus' ★

LEO III THE "ISAURIAN" (717-741). Pattern silver Solidus or ceremonial issue. Constantinople.

Obv: δΝΟ LЄON PA MЧL.
Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif.
Rev: VICTORIA AVGЧ ς / CONOB.
Cross potent set upon three steps.

Sear 1511.

Extremely rare, with only a few examples offered in recent memory.

Condition: Near very fine.

Weight: 3.38 g.
Diameter: 19 mm.