1951.31.4.180: Solidus of Leo I, Thessalonike
Coins
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1951.31.4.180
- People
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Leo I, Roman (r. 457 - 474 CE)
- Title
- Solidus of Leo I, Thessalonike
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 462-468
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Thessalonike (Macedonia)
- Period
- Byzantine period, Early
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/196890
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Gold
- Metal
- AV
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 3.5 g
- Die Axis
- 8
- Denomination
- solidus
- Inscriptions and Marks
-
- inscription: obverse: DNLEOPERPETAVG
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inscription: reverse: VICTORIA AAVGGG
in ex:THSOB - Obverse Inscription: DN LEO PERPET AVG
- Reverse Inscription: VICTORI-A AVGGG
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- RIC X, 620-623, p. 287; LRC 557
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
- Accession Year
- 1951
- Object Number
- 1951.31.4.180
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obverse: Bust of emperor l., pearl-diademed, bearded, wearing consular costume, holding mappa and cruciform scepter.
Reverse: Emperor enthroned facing, nimbate, wearing consular costume, holding mappa and cross-scepter; in field to l., star. THSOB in exergue.
Verification Level
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