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Ruler:
Leo I (457-74)
Mint:
Thessalonica
History note: No Provenance
Image(height): 19.79 mm
Image(width): 19.29 mm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1971-01-28) by Baldwin & Sons Ltd.
457 - 462
Object composed of gold Weight 4.29 g
Inscription present: Helmeted bust facing, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, spear in right hand over right shoulder behind head, on left arm decorated shield horseman rides down enemy,
Inscription present: Victory standing left, supporting long jewelled cross; star in right field.
Accession number: CM.3-1971
Primary reference Number: 185394
RIC: 286.618
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Solidius" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/185394 Accessed: 2024-10-13 11:32:23
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