457 AD - 474 AD |
Solidus / Σόλιδος AV 20 |
SHH 940 |
Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference |
4.43 g 19.0-20.0 mm 5:00
o'clock EF Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Leon facing, spear in right hand held over right shoulder behind head; in left arm shield decorated with horseman riding down enemy; D N LEO PE / RPET AVG around. Victoria standing left, holding long cross of pellets; in right field star; VICTORI / AVG G G S around; in exergue CONOB. Constantinopolis mint. DO LRC 525; RIC X 605 |