Eastern Roman Empire Æ Nummus - Leo I, 457 – 474
Antioch
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)
1
Diameter (mm)
10
Thickness (mm)
1.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ Nummus - Leo I from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 457 to 474. Struck in Bronze. Measures 10 mm and weighs 1 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Leo I, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
- Reverse
- Lion, crouching left, head right, within a wreath; sometimes with cross or ⊕ above. (Antioquía)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (457-474) | — | with cross or ⊕ above | ||
| ND (457-474) | — | without cross or ⊕ above |
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