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Ruler:
Leo VI (886-912)
Mint:
Constantinople
State:
Roman Empire
History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt. F.S. Robinson, Albany, NY, v.1998, for $35.00
Image(height): 26.42 mm
Image(width): 25.92 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust
886 - 912
Object composed of copper Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 6.62 g
Inscription present: Short-bearded bust of Leo facing in chlamys and crown with cross, with akakia, pellet in roundel in field at upper left
Inscription present: Legend in four lines in circle of points
Accession number: CM.6700-2007
Primary reference Number: 166263
DOC: 3-2.519.8
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Follis" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/166263 Accessed: 2024-11-02 17:37:30
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