Lot 274. Theodosius III of Adramytium AV Solidus, extremely rare

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Theodosius III of Adramytium (715-717 AD). AV Solidus (20 mm, 4.39 g). Constantinopolis mint.
Obv. dN theOdOSIYS MYL A, Facing bust, wearing crown with cross on circlet and loros, holding patriarcal cross on globe and akakia.
Rev. VICTORIA AVSY Z, Cross potent on base and three steps; in exergue, CONOB.
DOC 1c; MIB 1; Sear 1487.

Extremely rare. Virtually as struck and almost FDC.

A minor treasury official, Theodosius was elevated against his will by soldiers stationed at Rhodes, who were revolting against the legitimate emperor Anastasius II. After a six-month siege of Constantinople, Theodosius took the city in November, 715. His reign lasted just less than two years, and he abdicated in favour of Leo III, who had captured his son in Nicomedia. Theodosius was permitted to retire to a monastery, and the former emperor subsequently became the bishop of Ephesos.