Leo I, with Leo II as Caesar. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 3.98 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 473-474. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 525 – Session 2
Lot: 1363. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Leo I, with Leo II as Caesar. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 3.98 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 473-474. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Leo I and Leo II enthroned facing, each nimbate, wearing consular robes, and holding mappa; cross between, star above; CONOB. RIC X 638; Depeyrot 92/1 corr. (rev. legend and officina). A few marks, a little pitted on reverse, edge pinched. Near VF. Rare.

From the Conti Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 43 (24 September 1997), lot 2631.


Closing Date and Time: 20 October 2022 at 12:01:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.