The Byzantine Empire Leo V the Armenian, 11 July 813 – 25 December 820, with Constantine from December 813 Solidus 813-820, 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. CONSt – ANt DESP'S Facing bust, with short beard, wearing crown with cross and loros , holding globus cruciger and akakia . DO 2b.7. Sear 1627. Among the finest specimens known. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc