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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
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
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
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