Bronze Follis of Leo VI, Constantinople, 886–912. 1997.31.209

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1997.31.209

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 2.61
    • Diameter (in mm): 25.5
  • Series: Byzantine

Typological Description

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

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: +LEON S ALEXANDROS
    • Type: Two emperors std. fcg. on double throne, each wearing modified loros and crown with cross. Between them they hold labarum; Alexander holds akakia in l.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: +LEON / SALEXAN / DROSBASIL' / ROMEON
    • Type: Legend

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1997.31.209
  • Lot: 1997.31
  • 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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