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Solidus of Leo I, Constantinople

Solidus of Leo I, Constantinople

r. 457 - 474 CE

Leo I

Byzantine

Obverse: Bust of emperor l., bearded, pearl-diademed, wearing consular robes, holding in r. hand mappa, in l. hand cruciform scepter Reverse: Emperor nimbate enthroned facing, in consular robes, holding mappa and cruciform scepter; star in field to l.; CONOB in exergue.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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