Coin Item Number: 3095/1784 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Coin of Leo I, 457-474. Obverse: bust of Leo I ? Reverse: Leo, standing and facing front; he wears a cloak; to left, cross; to right, he holds a long spear.
History Of Use
“Nummus” (denomination); RIC# 714.1 ?
Item History
- Made in Istanbul, Turkey ? or Constantinopolis, Turkey ? between 457 and 474
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1784
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Istanbul, Turkey ? or Constantinopolis, Turkey ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 457 and 474
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1784