Solidus - Leo I VICTORIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis

Issuer Eastern Roman Empire
Year 462-466
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Solidus (1)
Currency Solidus (330-476)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.46 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#605, OCRE#ric.10.leo_i_e.605, Depey Rom#93/1
Obverse description Bust of Leo I facing, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, holding spear with right hand over right shoulder and on left shoulder a shield decorated with a horseman riding down enemy.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N LEO PERPET AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Leo, Perpetual August)
Reverse description Winged Victory standing left, holding with left hand a long jewelled cross; in right field, a star. Officina mark ending the lettering and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTORIA AVGGG Θ ⭑ CONOB
(Translation: Victory of the Augusts)
Edge
Mint CONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
Mintage ND (462-466) CONOB - 10th officina (I) -
ND (462-466) CONOB - 1st officina (A) -
ND (462-466) CONOB - 2nd officina (B) -
ND (462-466) CONOB - 3rd officina (Γ) -
ND (462-466) CONOB - 4th officina (Δ) -
ND (462-466) CONOB - 5th officina (ϵ) -
ND (462-466) CONOB - 6th officina (S) -
ND (462-466) CONOB - 7th officina (Z) -
ND (462-466) CONOB - 8th officina (H) -
ND (462-466) CONOB - 9th officina (Θ) -
Numisquare ID 7952749460
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