ROMAN AND BYZANTINE COINS Leo I, 457-474. Solidus (Gold, 20mm, 4.50g 5), Constan­tinople, c. 462 or 466. D N LEO PERPET AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Leo facing, holding a spear with his right hand over his right shoulder and with a shield over his left embellished with horseman attacking a fallen foe. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG E / CONOB Vic­tory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; to right, star. RIC 605. A splendid bright example. Virtually as struck.