Leo 1 - Gold Solidus - Angel and Emperor - Byzantine
Authentic Roman Coin
Leo I - gold solidus in 18k gold
Obverse: DN LEO PE-RPET AVC, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif
Reverse: VICTORI-A AVCCC, victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; Γ/CONOB
Struck AD 462 or 466, Constantinople mint, 3rd officina
Leo I, a native of Dacia, assumed the purple after the death of Marcian in 457 A.D. Leo came to the throne at a time when the Eastern Roman army was made up almost entirely of Germans, and it is through the efforts of Leo that the powerful German military faction's influence was destroyed. After being struck down by illness, he raised his infant grandson to the purple, then died shortly after.
- Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin
- Jewelry pouch included; Pictured 14k gold chain can be purchased separately
- Interested in ancient coins? I wrote a little bit about what I find fascinating about them here: https://tinyurl.com/24pkndjw
Authentic Roman Coin
Leo I - gold solidus in 18k gold
Obverse: DN LEO PE-RPET AVC, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif
Reverse: VICTORI-A AVCCC, victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; Γ/CONOB
Struck AD 462 or 466, Constantinople mint, 3rd officina
Leo I, a native of Dacia, assumed the purple after the death of Marcian in 457 A.D. Leo came to the throne at a time when the Eastern Roman army was made up almost entirely of Germans, and it is through the efforts of Leo that the powerful German military faction's influence was destroyed. After being struck down by illness, he raised his infant grandson to the purple, then died shortly after.
- Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin
- Jewelry pouch included; Pictured 14k gold chain can be purchased separately
- Interested in ancient coins? I wrote a little bit about what I find fascinating about them here: https://tinyurl.com/24pkndjw
Authentic Roman Coin
Leo I - gold solidus in 18k gold
Obverse: DN LEO PE-RPET AVC, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif
Reverse: VICTORI-A AVCCC, victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; Γ/CONOB
Struck AD 462 or 466, Constantinople mint, 3rd officina
Leo I, a native of Dacia, assumed the purple after the death of Marcian in 457 A.D. Leo came to the throne at a time when the Eastern Roman army was made up almost entirely of Germans, and it is through the efforts of Leo that the powerful German military faction's influence was destroyed. After being struck down by illness, he raised his infant grandson to the purple, then died shortly after.
- Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin
- Jewelry pouch included; Pictured 14k gold chain can be purchased separately
- Interested in ancient coins? I wrote a little bit about what I find fascinating about them here: https://tinyurl.com/24pkndjw