TYPE Byzantine Empire, Leo III Isaurian (717-741 AD), bronze follis, Syracuse mint DESCRIPTION . Obv: Leo III bearded, facing, wearing crown and chlamys and holding akakia, Greek legend [L]EON [D]ESP Rev: Constantine V, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys and holding akakia; Greek legends [KONS] DESP REFERENCE: SB 1531 GRADING: VF, bit encrusted olive green patina ORDER INFO: B2425, $85 Though some design is (typically) off the flan, still a nice example of this bronze issue which is essentially the first one to use entirely Greek inscriptions, as well as to refer to the Emperor as "Despot" (Lord) - a title that will be used occasionally through the end of the Empire, even after it was later broadened to denote the second in rank imperial office