Æ Nummus - Leo I Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year457-474
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Nummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionBronze
Weight0.84 g
Dimensions9 mm
Thickness1.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#673, OCRE#ric.10.leo_i_e.673
Obverse descriptionBust of Leo pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, facing right, cross above head surrounded by his name and titles
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N LEO P F AVG
(Translation: Dominus Noster Leo Pius Felix Augustus Our Lord Leo the Dutiful, Happy Emperor)
Reverse descriptionLion, standing left, head facing right, cross above. Mint mark in exergue
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCON
(Translation: Constantinopolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (457-474)  - Stated by some sources to be R2 -
Catalog ID1827413280
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