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Solidus of Leo VI, the Wise

Solidus of Leo VI, the Wise

r. 870 - 912

Leo VI

Byzantine

Obv.: Bust of the Virgin facing, orans, wearing tunic and maphorion. Rev.: Bust of Leo VI facing, with long beard, wearing chlamys with elaborate tablion and crown with cross composed of four pellets. In r. hand, globus surmounted by patriarchal cross.

Gold

Byzantine period, Middle

Coins