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Solidus of Leo I, Thessalonike

Solidus of Leo I, Thessalonike

r. 457 - 474 CE

Leo I

Byzantine

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

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

Coins