Nomos

Auction 22  –  22 June 2021

Nomos, Auction 22

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern Coins

Tu, 22.06.2021, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

Leo I, with Leo II, 473-474. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.50 g, 6 h), Constantinople, October 473-January 474. DN LEO PERPET AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Leo I facing, holding a spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. SALVS REI-RVBLICAE (sic) C / CONOB Leo I, larger and on the left, and Leo II, smaller and on the right, seated facing on a lyre type throne with a back, each holding mappa; star above cross on the upper field. Depeyrot 92/1. RIC 638. An extremely rare issue of Leo I and Leo II. Minor die breaks and striking (?) flaw on the obverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

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Price realized 2'400 CHF
Starting price 1'600 CHF
Estimate 2'000 CHF
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