Leo I, 457-474. Solidus (Gold, 21.5 mm, 4.49 g, 5 h), Constantinople, 4th officina (Δ), 462 or 466. D N LEO PERPET AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Leo facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding a spear over his right shoulder and with a shield, ornamented with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG Δ / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 93/1. RIC 605. Toned and attractive, with original mint luster on the fields. Cross graffito on the obverse, otherwise, nearly very fine.
Price realized | 420 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |