Solidus - Leo I (VICTORIA AVGGG; Thessalonica) (462-466) front Solidus - Leo I (VICTORIA AVGGG; Thessalonica) (462-466) back
Solidus - Leo I (VICTORIA AVGGG; Thessalonica) (462-466) photo
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Solidus - Leo I VICTORIA AVGGG; Thessalonica

 
Gold 4.45 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Eastern Roman Empire (Rome)
Emperor
Leo I (457-474)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
462-466
Value
Solidus (1)
Currency
Solidus (330-476)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.45 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#373689
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Leo I, nimbate, seated facing, wearing consular robes, mappa upward in right hand, cross potent in left; globe set on base on either side, star in left field, mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORI-A AVGGG
THSOB

Unabridged legend: Victoria Augustorum

Translation: Victory of the Augusts

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Solidus - Leo I (VICTORIA AVGGG; Thessalonica) (462-466) coin is that it features an image of Emperor Leo I on one side and the symbol of the Eastern Roman Empire, the double-headed eagle, on the other. This coin was minted during Leo's reign, which marked a significant period of reform and military success for the Eastern Roman Empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (462-466) THSOB - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Solidus - Leo I (VICTORIA AVGGG; Thessalonica) (462-466) coin.