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Solidus of Leo I, Constantinople

Solidus of Leo I, Constantinople

r. 457 - 474 CE

Leo I

Byzantine

Obverse: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm decorated shield. Reverse: Victory standing l. holding long cross; in r. field, star. Officina (Γ) at end of legend; CONOB in exergue.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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