★ Very rare variation! ★

Leo III the "Isaurian", 717-741. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.34 g, 6 h), Constantinople Δ = 4th officina, 717-720. d N D LEO - N P A MUL'S Crowned and bearded bust of Leo III facing, holding cross on globe and akakia. Rev. VICTORIA AVGU Δ / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. Cf. DOC 1 ( this officina not noted ). Füeg 1.B.4 var. (obverse inscription like 1.B.18). MIB 1. SB 1502. Sharp and lustrous; fine portrait. Good extremely fine.