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Leo I, Eastern Roman Emperor, Gold Solidus

The obverse of a gold Solidus, 4.45 grams, struck in the name of and portraying the Eastern Roman emperor Leo I, 457- 474 AD, at Constantinople. This is the regular and most common Solidus issue of his reign. His military portrait, with spear and shield, displays a pearl diadem on the helmet and the emperor riding over his foes on the shield.

 

References include RIC x, 605 and 630.

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Uploaded on July 29, 2010
Taken on July 29, 2009