Solidus - Leo I VICTORIA AVGGG, Thessalonica

Issuer Eastern Roman Empire
Year 462-466
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Solidus (1)
Currency Solidus (330-476)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.39 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#622, OCRE#ric.10.leo_i_e.622
Obverse description Bust 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering D N LEO PERPET AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Leo, Perpetual August)
Reverse description Leo 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTORIA AVGGG ⭑ THSOB
(Translation: Victory of the Augusts)
Edge
Mint THSOB
Thessalonica, Macedonia,modern-day Thessaloniki, Greece
Mintage ND (462-466) THSOB - -
Numisquare ID 8871396060
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