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