Byzantine coin of Leo VI, 886-912. Obverse: Leo VI, to left, and Alexander, his brother, to right; they sit on a double throne; each wears a crown with cross and a loros, an embroidered and jewelled scarf; between them, they hold a labarum, a military standard; to left, inscription begins with a cross, and says ‘LEOn’; above and to right, it says ‘SALEΞAnGRoS’. Reverse: there is an inscription of four lines, which begins with a cross, and says ‘LEOn/SALEΞAn/GROSbASIL/ROMEOn’.

• History Of Use

  "Follis" (denomination); DO# 6; Sear# 1730.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.6 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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• Creation Date between 886 and 912
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3095/1384