Description
Collection Number:
WC 5582
Object Number:
Dates:
462 - 466
Denomination:
Solidus
Dimensions:
20.86mm
Weight:
4.47g
Authority:
Leo I
Mint:
Constantinopolis
Constantinople
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:
DN 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 B
Reverse Inscription Languages:
Latin
Reverse Mintmarks:
-/*//CONOB
Reverse Inscription Comments:
N/A
Bibliography
RIC X p. 285 n. 605, Plate 22
Grierson-Mays 517, Plate 20
Tolstoj p. 97 n. 3, Plate 8
Ratto p. 13 n. 241, Plate VI
Sabatier p. 131 n. 4, Plate IV,22
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