Follis - Leo VI and Alexander (Constantinopolis) ND (886-912) front Follis - Leo VI and Alexander (Constantinopolis) ND (886-912) back
Follis - Leo VI and Alexander (Constantinopolis) ND (886-912) photo
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Follis - Leo VI and Alexander Constantinopolis ND

 
Bronze 7.12 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor
Leo VI the Wise (871-912) Alexander (871-913)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
886-912
Value
Follis (1⁄288)
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
7.12 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#111379
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Legend in four lines

Script: Latin

Lettering: +LEON S ALEXAN GROS bASIL ROMEON

Translation: Leo and Alexander Emperors of the Romans

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, with both Leo VI and Alexander depicted on the same side, indicating that they ruled together as co-emperors during that time.