★ A perfectly centered solidus of Leo I ★

Leo I, 457-474. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.47 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, circa 462 or 466. D N LEO PE-RPET AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Leo I facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG B / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 93/1. RIC 605. Perfectly centered and quite attractive. Extremely fine.

Ex Künker E-Auction 61, 11 August 2020, 303 and previously from the Phoibos Collection.