The Byzantine chlamys is a long purple robe attached on the right shoulder by a fibula or broach usually with three hanging jewels. In full length depictions, the chlamys often contains two elaborately embroidered square sections called tablion. The chlamys was bestowed upon the emperor at his coronation.
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Add to Cart Leo V with Constantine, 813-820 A.D.
AV Solidus, 4.43g. 20mm. Constantinople mint. LEON BASIL EYS. Leo facing wearing crown with cross and chlamys; he holds cross potent in his right hand and akakia in his left hand. Rev. CONSTANT "delta" ESP'X. Constantine facing wearing crown with cross and chlamys; he holds globus cruciger in his right hand and akakia in his left hand. DOC 2b. Sear 1627; a few small areas of reddish encrustation. Superb portraits, lustrous, and virtually as struck. See more detailed imageExtremely Fine $6,250. |
