The Byzantine Empire Leo V the Armenian, 11 July 813 – 25 December 820, with Constantine from December 813 Solidus 813, AV 4.44 g. · LE – On bASILEY' Facing bust, with short beard, wearing crown with cross on circlet and chlamys , holding cross potent on base and akakia . Rev. · LEOh dE – SPOTIS*X Facing bust, with short beard, wearing crown with cross on circlet and loros , holding globus cruciger . DO 1. Sear 1626. Füeg 1a. Of the highest rarity and undoubtedly the finest specimen known. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc