Image: Solidus of Leo VI (reverse)
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Description: Leo VI the Wise. 886-912. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.31 g, 7h). Constantinople mint. Struck 886-908. + mARIA +, half-length facing bust of the Theotokos, orans; MHR - ΘЧ, each with macron above, facing head of the Theotokos / LEOҺ EҺ CRISτO ЬASILEЧS ROmEOҺ, crowned facing bust, wearing jeweled chlamys and holding patriarchal globus cruciger in right hand. DOC 1b; Füeg 2; SB 1724. A few light marks, double strike in reverse legend. VF. Extremely rare.
Title: Solidus of Leo VI (reverse)
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