CNG 105, Lot: 1019. Estimate $2000. Sold for $3500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Leo II and Zeno. AD 474. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Leo and Zeno seated facing on double throne, each holding mappa in right hand; star and cross above; CONOB. RIC X 803; Depeyrot 98/1. Good VF.

From the DS Collection, purchased from John Jencek (January 2009).