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Æ Nummus - Leo I Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 0.84 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Leo I (457-474) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 457-474 |
| Value | 1 Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#238516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Lion, standing left, head facing right, cross above. Mint mark in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: CON
Translation: Constantinopolis
Comment
Legends vary throughout the Lion series anywhere from D N L E O to D N HEO P F AVG to D N LEO PERPET AVG, this is but one of many types. This type has the lion standing, not in a wreath. According to the Owner of the Beastcoins catalog, it is the only one of this series to not possess this wreath. Other variations can include the lion crouching/laying down.As with most late nummi, these tend to be poorly struck.
Interesting fact
The Æ Nummus coin featuring Leo I (Constantinopolis) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that saw a significant change in the design of the Roman currency. The coin's design featured a more realistic portrait of the emperor, departure from the traditional idealized depictions, and introduced a new motif of a crowned emperor holding a scepter, which became a standard feature of Byzantine coinage for centuries to come.
