Semissis of Leo I, Constantinople
CoinsByzantine5th century

Semissis of Leo I, Constantinople

462-468

Artists

Leo ICoin Constituent

Description

Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with pearl diadem. Reverse: Victory standing r. on cuirass, behind which is a shield; on her l. knee she supports a shield inscribed XVXXX; star in field to l., cross in field to r. CONOB in exergue.

Classification
Coins
Technique
Struck
Medium
Gold
Culture
Byzantine
Period
Byzantine period, Early
Century
5th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

2.5 g

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