Description
Collection Number: WC 5581
Object Number:
Dates: 462 - 466
Denomination: Solidus
Dimensions: 20.88mm
Weight: 4.44g
Authority: Leo I
Languages: Latin
Obverse Type: D N LEO PE-RPET AVG; Helmeted bust facing, pearl diademed, cuirassed, spear in right hand held over right shoulder behind head, on left arm decorated shield, horseman rides down enemy
OCRE: D N LEO PE-RPET AVG; Bust of Leo I, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm
Obverse Legend:
D N LEO PE-RPET AVG
Obverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Obverse Mintmarks:
N/A
Obverse Inscription Comment: N/A
Reverse Type: VICTORI-A AVGGG (officina mintmark); Victory standing left, supporting long jewelled cross; star in right field
OCRE: VICTORI-A AVGGG; Victory, winged, draped, standing left, supporting long jeweled cross; star in right field
Reverse Legend:
VICTORI-A AVGGG H
Reverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Reverse Mintmarks:
-/*//CONOB
Reverse Inscription Comments: N/A
Bibliography
RIC X p. 285 n. 605, Plate 22
Grierson-Mays 527, Plate 20
Tolstoj p. 98 n. 11, Plate 8
Ratto p. 13 n. 248, Plate VI
Sabatier p. 131 n. 4, Plate IV,22
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