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Æ Nummus - Leo I
| Bronze | 0.91 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Leo I (457-474) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 457-474 |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.91 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#381843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion, crouching left, head right, within a wreath; sometimes with cross or ⊕ above
Interesting fact
The Æ Nummus coin featuring Leo I (457-474) from the Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by Leo I in 457 AD. The reform aimed to address the inflation and currency devaluation that had plagued the empire for centuries, and it introduced a new system of weights and measures for the coinage. The Æ Nummus was one of the new coin denominations introduced during this reform, and it was made of bronze, a more affordable material than the gold or silver coins that were also introduced. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the Æ Nummus was still a widely used and important coin during its time, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
