Leo II and Zeno AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 474. D N LEO ET ZENO P P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing an enemy / SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Leo and Zeno seated facing on double throne, each holding mappa in right hand; star and cross above, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 803; Depeyrot 98/1; DOC 600. 4.51g, 21mm, 6h.
Mint State. Rare.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
Price realized | 3'600 GBP |
Starting price | 1'200 GBP |
Estimate | 2'000 GBP |