Solidus - Leo I VICTORIA AVGGG, Thessalonica

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year462-466
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.39 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#622, OCRE#ric.10.leo_i_e.622
Obverse descriptionBust of Leo I left, bearded, pearl-diademed, wearing consular robe, holding mappa in right hand and cruciform sceptre in left hand over left shoulder.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N LEO PERPET AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Leo, Perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionLeo I nimbate, enthroned facing, in consular robe, holding mappa in right hand and cruciform sceptre in left hand; in left field, a star. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVGGG ⭑ THSOB
(Translation: Victory of the Augusts)
Edge
MintTHSOB
Thessalonica, Macedonia,modern-day Thessaloniki, Greece
MintageND (462-466) THSOB - -
Catalog ID8871396060
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