Bronze follis of Leo VI, Constantinople, 886 - 912. 1987.26.297

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1987.26.297

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 7.19
    • Diameter (in mm): 27

Typological Description

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

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: +LEONBAS-ILEVSROM'
    • Type: Bust of Leo wearing chlamys and crown with cross. On r. shoulder, roundel with central pellet; in l., akakia

  • Reverse

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

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1987.26.297
  • Department: Byzantine
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: Byzantine

Rights

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

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