Byzantine Empire. Constantine V (AD 741-775). Follis Syracuse mint, rare (No reserve price)
This rare Byzantine follis from the reign of Emperor Constantine V (AD 741-775) was minted in Syracuse, a key city in the Byzantine-controlled island of Sicily. Constantine V is known for his strong iconoclastic policies, opposing the veneration of religious images. The Syracuse mint’s output is less common, making such coins prized by collectors. The follis was a bronze coin used for everyday transactions and often depicted imperial figures and Christian symbols, signifying the cohesion of religious and secular power in the Byzantine state during the 8th century.
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