Leo I the Great, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 457-474). AV solidus (21mm, 4.38 gm, 4h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 4/5, clipped. 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, grounded tall jeweled cross in right hand, fold of skirt in left; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 605. Brilliant fields with crisp, well-defined devices. From the Kestenband Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk, private sale with old dealer's tag included. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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