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Tremissis of Leo I, Constantinople

Tremissis of Leo I, Constantinople

r. 457 - 474 CE

Leo I

Byzantine

Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with pearl diadem. Reverse: Victory advancing right, looking back, holding wreath and globus cruciger; in field to r., a star; CONOB in exergue.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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