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Semissis of Leo I, Constantinople

Semissis of Leo I, Constantinople

r. 457 - 474 CE

Leo I

Byzantine

Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with pearl diadem. Reverse: Victory standing r. on cuirass, behind which is a shield; on her l. knee she supports a shield inscribed XVXXX; star in field to l., cross in field to r. CONOB in exergue.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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