Leo
Dynasty: Family of Leo
Augustus (AD 457-474)Proclaimed emperor on the death of Marcian, Leo bolstered his reign through the use of Isaurian troops. He married their leader, now known as Zeno, to his daughter Ariadne. Leo died of dysentery in AD 474 leaving the empire to his young grandson Leo II
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Leo I Bronze AE4 issued AD 451-474 Obv: Diademed, draped bust facing right Rev: Empress Verina standing holding traverse sceptre
Good Fine
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AUD $75.00
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