455, Lot: 388. Estimate $300. Sold for $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.42 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck AD 471 or 473. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; Є//CONOB. RIC X 630; Depeyrot 93/1. Traces of deposits in devices, a few scrapes and dings. VF.

From the J.B. Collection, purchased Spring 2002.