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Solidus - Leo I VICTORIA AVGGG; Thessalonica
| Gold | 4.31 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 4.31 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing left, holding long cross in right hand; stars in left and right fields, 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 from the Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) made of Gold weighing 4.31 g 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 lasted from 457 to 474 AD, and it was used as a means of payment and a symbol of the empire's power and influence.
