Æ Nummus - Leo I Constantinople

€381,604.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year457-474
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionBronze
Weight0.8 g
Dimensions11.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#702, OCRE#ric.10.leo_i_e.702
Obverse descriptionBust of Leo I, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N L-EO
Reverse descriptionLeo I, draped, cuirassed, facing front, head left, holding long cross in right hand and placing left hand on head of kneeling captive; star in left field.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCON
Edge
MintCON
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (457-474) CON - -
Catalog ID6449400520
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