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Leo I (emperor)
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Leo I, also known as the Thracian, was Eastern Roman emperor from 457 to 474. He was a native of Dacia Aureliana near historic Thrace. He is sometimes surnamed with the epithet the Great, probably to
Alabaster head of an emperor set in a modern bust, Louvre. The head wears a civic crown.
Alabaster head of an emperor set in a modern bust, Louvre. The head wears a civic crown.
16th cent. Russian icon depicting St. Leo's enshrinement of the Robe of the Theotokos in Sts. Peter and Mark church, Blachernae
16th cent. Russian icon depicting St. Leo's enshrinement of the Robe of the Theotokos in Sts. Peter and Mark church, Blachernae
Solidus of Leo I from 457 the first year of his reign
Solidus of Leo I from 457 the first year of his reign
Probable portrait head of Ariadne on an antique but unrelated bust, Museo della Basilica di S. Giovanni in Laterano
Probable portrait head of Ariadne on an antique but unrelated bust, Museo della Basilica di S. Giovanni in Laterano
Majorian
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Majorian was Western Roman emperor from 457 to 461. A prominent commander in the Western military, Majorian deposed Avitus in 457 with the aid of his ally Ricimer at the Battle of Placentia. Possessin
Leo I (emperor)
…crown. Roman emperor of the East Reign 7 February 457 – 18 January 474 Coronation 7 February 457 Predecessor Marcian Successor Leo II Western emperors Majorian (457–461) Libius Severus (461–465) Anthemius (467–472) Olybrius (472) Glycerius (473–474) Born c. 401 Thracia or Dacia Aureliana, Eastern Roman Empire…
Solidus of Majorian, marked: d·n· iulius maiorianus p·f· aug·
Solidus of Majorian, marked: d·n· iulius maiorianus p·f· aug·
Placidia was the younger daughter of Emperor Valentinian III, who planned to marry her to Majorian (450 ca.). As the powerful magister militum Aetius
Placidia was the younger daughter of Emperor Valentinian III, who planned to marry her to Majorian (450 ca.). As the powerful magister militum Aetius realised that this marriage would weaken his position, he sent Majorian away from his staff to private life, thus hindering the marriage.
Tremissis minted by a Visigothic king in the name of Majorian. These coins were minted in Arelate between 457 and 507 and showed the corrupted name iv
Tremissis minted by a Visigothic king in the name of Majorian. These coins were minted in Arelate between 457 and 507 and showed the corrupted name iviivs haiorianvs. Even if their style was close to the Roman originals, Visigothic coins contained less precious metal; it was probably for this reason that Majorian issued a law obliging the tax collectors to accept golden coins at their nominal value, with the exception of the "Gallic" coin, of lesser value.
Contorniate depicting emperor Majorian
Contorniate depicting emperor Majorian