Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.46 g, 5h). Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 462 or 466.

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Lot: 578. Estimated: $ 400

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.46 g, 5h). Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 462 or 466. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; B//CONOB. RIC X 605; Depeyrot 93/1. Areas of light toning, hairline die breaks, small flan flaw over mouth, underlying luster. Near EF.

From the John L. Cowan Collection, purchased from Pegasi, 4 June 2011. Ex Goldberg 63 (31 May 2011), lot 2583.


Closing Date and Time: 3 June 2020 at 13:12:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.