Italy, Leo III (717-741: with Constantine V, 720-41), Semissis, Syracuse, bust facing, reverse bust of Constantine V holding cross potent on globus, no marks in fields either side, 1.84gm (Sp. 303; cf. Sear 1526). Legends somewhat garbled and a little short of flan, otherwise very fine, scarce (£200-250)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Italo Volgano Collection of Sicilian Coins.

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Ex CNG 8 Dec. 1993 (470)