Byzantine Empire Solidus - Leo V, 813
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
813
Ruler
Leo V the Armenian
(813–820)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.42
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Byzantine Empire. Issued in 813. Struck in Gold. Measures 23 mm and weighs 4.42 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Leo V facing, wearing short beard, crown with cross, and chlamys pinned at right shoulder with jeweled brooch, cross potent in right hand, akakia in left. (Leo, Emperor)
- Reverse
- Bust of Leo V facing, wearing short beard and loros, globus cruciger in right hand.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (813) | — |
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