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ID: |
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721937 |
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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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Gold |
| Denomination: |
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Solidus |
| Date Struck: |
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AD 473-474 |
| Weight: |
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4.47 g |
| Die Axis: |
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6 h |
| Obverse Legend: |
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D N LEO PE-RPET AVG |
| 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-RVBLICAE C / CONOB |
| Reverse Description: |
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Leo I and Leo II 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 637 |
| Reference2: |
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Depeyrot 92/1 corr. (rev. legend and officina letter) |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
| Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=85705 |
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Grade:
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VF, field marks on obverse, edge mark |
| Notes: |
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Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1937 Rare. From the Marc Poncin Collection. |
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