ROMAN AND BYZANTINE COINS
Leo I, 457-474. Solidus (Gold, 20mm, 4.50 g 6), Constantinople, c. 462 or 466. D N LEO PERPET AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Leo facing, holding spear with his right hand over his right shoulder and with a shield, embellished with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left. Rev . VICTORIA AVGGG B / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; to right, star. Depeyrot 93/1. RIC 605. Lustrous and clear. Virtually as struck.