Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 473-474.Electronic Auction 490 Merani Collection – Roman Imperial, Gold Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 473-474. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / SALVS REI RVBLICAE C, Leo I and Leo II enthroned facing, each nimbate, wearing consular robes, and holding mappa; cross between, star above; CONOB. RIC X 637; Depeyrot 92/1 corr. (rev. legend and officina letter). Field marks on obverse, edge mark, wavy flan. VF. Rare. |