Æ Nummus - Leo I Constantinopolis

Issuer Eastern Roman Empire
Year 457-474
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency Solidus (330-476)
Composition Bronze
Weight 0.84 g
Diameter 9 mm
Thickness 1.4 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#673, OCRE#ric.10.leo_i_e.673
Obverse description Bust of Leo pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, facing right, cross above head surrounded by his name and titles
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N LEO P F AVG
(Translation: Dominus Noster Leo Pius Felix Augustus Our Lord Leo the Dutiful, Happy Emperor)
Reverse description Lion, standing left, head facing right, cross above. Mint mark in exergue
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CON
(Translation: Constantinopolis)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (457-474) - Stated by some sources to be R2 -
Numisquare ID 1827413280
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