Semissis - Leo I VICTORIA AVGG, Constantinopolis

Issuer Eastern Roman Empire
Year 462-466
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Semissis (1/2)
Currency Solidus (330-476)
Composition Gold
Weight 2.26 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#608, OCRE#ric.10.leo_i_e.608
Obverse description Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Leo I right, seen from front.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N LEO PE-RPET AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Leo, Perpetual August)
Reverse description Victory seated right on cuirass, inscribing XXVXXX on shield set on knee; star to left, staurogram to right, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTORIA AVGG CONOB
Edge
Mint CONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
Mintage ND (462-466) CONOB - -
Numisquare ID 3716104350
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