Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Leo II and Zeno, 474
SALVS REI PVBLICAE; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
474
Rulers
Zeno
(474–491)
, Leo II
(467–474)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.49
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued in 474. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.49 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Leo II or Zeno, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm.
- Reverse
- Leo II (on left) and Zeno (on right) seated facing on double throne, both nimbate, diademed and wearing imperial mantle, mappa in right hands; star above cross above, mintmark in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (474) CONOB | — | — | 10th officina (I) | ||
| ND (474) CONOB | — | — | 1st officina (A) | ||
| ND (474) CONOB | — | — | 2nd officina (B) | ||
| ND (474) CONOB | — | — | 3rd officina (Γ) | ||
| ND (474) CONOB | — | — | 4th officina (∆) | ||
| ND (474) CONOB | — | — | 5th officina (ϵ) | ||
| ND (474) CONOB | — | — | 6th officina (S) | ||
| ND (474) CONOB | — | — | 7th officina (Z) | ||
| ND (474) CONOB | — | — | 8th officina (H) | ||
| ND (474) CONOB | — | — | 9th officina (Θ) | ||
| ND (474) CONOB | — | € 3600,00 | without officina mark |
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