Bronze Follis of Leo VI, Constantinople, 886–912. 1984.61.2824

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1984.61.2824

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 5.67
  • Series: Byzantine

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 886 - 912
  • Denomination: Follis
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: +LEONBA-SILEVS ROM'*
    • Type: Leo std. fcg. on lyre-backed throne wearing modified loros and crown with cross; in r., labarum; l. rests on lap

  • Reverse

    • Legend: +LEON / ENTHEOBA / SILEVSR / OMEON
    • Type: Legend

References

  • Citation: Bates.2882
  • Reference: DOC.5

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1984.61.2824
  • Lot: 1984.61
  • Department: Byzantine
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Rights

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

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