138PJL

rare Leo I, 457-474 AD, AR 1/2 siliqua

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rare Leo I, 457-474 AD, AR 1/2 siliqua
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The Germanic tribes would imitate Roman coinage during this time of turmoil.
The obverse legend should read: D N LEO PERPET AVG, the obverse legend is badly mangled. Kent in RIC mentioned a similar series to official issues of Leo I that are distinguished by a blundered legend, consistently lower weight (circa 0.71 g), and atypical fabric. Kent labels them as imitative.

14mm, 0.48 grams (very thin)