1/4 Siliqua In the name of Leo I

€1.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year457-500
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Siliqua = 1⁄96 Solidus
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.68 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#cf. 650
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N LEO RC - PRET AVG
(Translation: Our Lord, Leo, perpetual August.)
Reverse descriptionStacked legend within wreath and with lettering below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSAL REI PYI CONZ
(Translation: Welfare of the state. Constantinople)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (457-500)  - -
Catalog ID8940010130
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