Lot 711:
Constantine V Copronymus (741-775). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. Crowned and draped bust facing, holding cross potent and akakia. Rev. Crowned and draped bust of Leo III facing, holding cross potent and akakia. D.O. 1; Sear 1550. 4.37 g. 21 mm. A lovely example of this dynastic type showing the emperor and his deceased father in the same style to suggest seamless continuity. About EF.