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ID: |
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721940 |
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[UNVERIFIED]
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| Type: |
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Roman Imperial |
| Issuer: |
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Leo II |
| Date Ruled: |
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AD 474
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| Metal: |
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Gold |
| Denomination: |
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Solidus |
| Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
| Date Struck: |
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AD 474 |
| Weight: |
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4.45 g |
| Die Axis: |
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6 h |
| Obverse Legend: |
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D N LEO ZE-NO P P AVC |
| Obverse Description: |
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Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; diadem ribbons to left |
| Reverse Legend: |
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SALVS REI-PVBLICAE / CONOB |
| Reverse Description: |
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Leo II and Zeno enthroned facing, each nimbate, wearing consular robes, and holding mappa; cross between, star above; CONOB |
| Exergue: |
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CONOB |
| Mint Mark: |
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CONOB |
| Mint: |
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Constantinople |
| Primary Reference: |
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RIC X 803 note |
| Reference2: |
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Depeyrot 93/1 var. (no officina) |
| Reference3: |
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MÜnzen und Medaillen 52, lot 815 (same dies) |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
| Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=85708 |
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Grade:
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Good VF |
| Notes: |
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Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1940 Overstruck. From the Marc Poncin Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 66 (19 May 2004), lot 1660. |
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