Æ Nummus - Leo I Constantinople
| Bronze | 0.8 g | 11.6 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 | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 11.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#381604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Leo I, draped, cuirassed, facing front, head left, holding long cross in right hand and placing left hand on head of kneeling captive; star in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CON
Interesting fact
The Æ Nummus coin featuring Leo I (Constantinople) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that aimed to promote the image of the emperor as a strong and powerful leader. The coin's design features a portrait of Leo I on the obverse (front side) and an image of the goddess Victory on the reverse (back side), symbolizing the emperor's military victories and the empire's prosperity under his rule.
