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Auction 3109  –  17 - 20 August 2023

Heritage Auctions, Auction 3109

Ancient and World Coins

Part 1: Th, 17.08.2023, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 11:00 PM CEST
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Description

Leo I the Great, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 457-474). AV solidus (20mm, 4.48 gm, 6h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, 7th officina, ca. AD 462-466. D N LEO PE-RPET AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Leo I facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG Z, Victory standing facing, head left, tall jeweled cross with diagonal crossbar in right hand, fold of skirt in left; star in left field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 605. Goldenrod luster flashes across the protected surfaces with crisp devices throughout. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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Price realized 4'800 USD
Starting price 1'000 USD
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