- Byzantine Empire, Leo VI (the wise) 886-912 C.E
- Bronze follis of 6 grams, 27 mm. Constantinople mint
- Obverse, crowned emperor enthroned holding labarum.
- Reverse, LEOn En OEO bA SILVS ROMEON.
- Leo king of the Romans. Sear#1728.
- Magnificent EF Condition. Authenticity Guaranteed
🪙From the Byzantine Empire during the reign of Leo VI (the Wise), who ruled from 886 to 912 C.E., comes this bronze follis. Minted in Constantinople, it weighs 6 grams and has a diameter of 27 mm. The coin is a testament to the Byzantine Empire’s intricate coinage system and Leo VI’s significant influence.
The obverse features the crowned emperor enthroned, holding a labarum, a type of standard bearing a Christian symbol, indicating the emperor’s authority and the Christian underpinnings of the empire.
The reverse is inscribed with “LEOn En ΘEO bA SILVS ROMEON”, translating to “Leo, by God Emperor of the Romans,” highlighting Leo VI’s role and status. This coin is cataloged as Sear#1728 and R#5192, identifying it within the significant corpus of Byzantine numismatics.
In magnificent EF (Extremely Fine) condition, this follis is exceptionally well-preserved, with details and inscriptions remaining sharp and clear. Its authenticity is guaranteed.
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