Gold Solidus of Leo I, Constantinople, 457–474. 1968.131.471

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Obverse: D N LEO PE-RPET AVG - bust facing helmeted cuirassed holding spear and shield

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Reverse: SARVS REI RVBLICAE - two nimbate figures std. facing with star and cross above

Physical Description

Axis: 6
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 4.413
- Diameter (in mm): 20.5
Series: RIC.10

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 457 - 474
Denomination: Solidus
Material: Gold
Authority
- Authority: Leo I
- - Dynasty: Leonid Dynasty
- State: Roman Empire
Geographic
- Place of Production: Constantinople
Obverse
- Portrait: Leo I
Reverse
- Symbol: C\-/-//CONOB

References

Reference: RIC X Leo I (East) 638

Administrative History

Identifier: 1968.131.471
Lot: 1968.131
Department: Roman
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Variant. Reverse legend SALVS REI RVBLICAE.

Subjects

Category: Roman--Imperial--Laterempire

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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