Leo I AV Solidus

Leo I. (457-474 AD). AV Solidus (20 mm, 4.46 g), Constantinople, c. 462-466 AD.
Obv. D N LEO PERPET AVC, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield.
Rev. VICTORIA AVCCC Δ, Victory standing left, holding long cross; to right, star; CONOB in exergue.
RIC X, 605; Depeyrot 91/1.

Pierced and repaired, otherwise, almost extremely fine.

Purchased privately from Münzen & Medaillen AG, Basel.