Leo I, 457-474. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.50 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, circa 457-468. D N LEO PE-RPET AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust of Leo I facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear over his shoulder in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy, on his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG B / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 93/1. RIC 605. Minor marks and with a scrape on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.
From a collection formed in the Rhineland (with collector's ticket), ex Müller 56, 25 September 1987, 430.
Price realized | 480 CHF |
Starting price | 200 CHF |