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ID: |
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721938 |
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[UNVERIFIED]
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| Type: |
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Roman Imperial |
| Issuer: |
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Leo I |
| Date Ruled: |
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AD 457-474
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| Metal: |
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Silver |
| Denomination: |
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Half Siliqua |
| Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
| Weight: |
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0.80 g |
| Die Axis: |
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6 h |
| Obverse Legend: |
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DN LEO-PER T AVG |
| Obverse Description: |
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Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right |
| Reverse Legend: |
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SAL/REI/PUI |
| Reverse Description: |
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Legend in three lines within wreath; CONS* |
| Exergue: |
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CONS* |
| Mint Mark: |
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CONS* |
| Mint: |
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Constantinople(?) |
| Primary Reference: |
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RIC X 650 |
| Reference2: |
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RSC 12†a |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
| Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=85706 |
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Grade:
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VF, toned, a little porous, find patina |
| Notes: |
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Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1938 Rare. From the Marc Poncin Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 66 (19 May 2004), lot 1657.Although siliquae of this type were struck throughout Leo's reign, Kent (in RIC) identified a similar series distinguished by a blundered legend, consistently lower weight (circa 0.71 g), and atypical fabric. Their origin and official character, however, remain uncertain, due the lack of a parallel for them in other reigns and the absence of any published evidence of provenance. As such, Kent tentatively labeled them as imitative. |
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