Eastern Roman Empire Æ Nummus - Leo I, 457 – 474

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Eastern Roman Empire Eastern Roman Empire
Currency Solidus (330 – 476)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Æ Nummus - Leo I
Year 457 – 474
Ruler Leo I (457–474)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.91
Diameter (mm) 9
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized Yes

Description

Æ Nummus - Leo I from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 457 to 474. Struck in Bronze. Measures 9 mm and weighs 0.91 g.

Obverse
Bust of Leo I, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Reverse
Lion, standing left, head right, within a wreath; star above.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (457-474) NIC

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