Nummus - Leo I

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year457-474
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.32 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#661
Obverse descriptionBust of Leo I, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N LEO PE-RPET AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Leo, the perpetual Emperor)
Reverse descriptionLeo I, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding standard in right hand and globe in left hand; treading down prostrate captive
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS R-PVRLCA
(Translation: The health of the Republic)
Edge
MintCOS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (457-474)  - -
Catalog ID8218568560
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