CNG 97, Lot: 742. Estimate $500. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.49 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 9th officina. Probably struck AD 462 or 466. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy / Victory standing left, holding jeweled long cross; star to right; Θ//CONOB. RIC X 605; Depeyrot 93/1. EF, lightly toned, die break on each side, traces of deposits.