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Solidus with bust of Leo I

Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 457–474
Mint: Thessalonica

Medium/Technique Gold
Dimensions Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 4.43 gm.
Credit Line Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.329
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ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Bust of Leo I, diademed, wearing rich robe, carrying volumen and tall cross.
DNLEOPE RPETAVG
Reverse: Leo with nimbus facing, seated on throne. Raised right hand and holding with left hand tall cross. In field right and left a star.
VICTORI A AVGG In exergue: THSOB