Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck AD 462 or 466.

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Lot: 438. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck AD 462 or 466. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; Z//CONOB. RIC X 605; Depeyrot 93/1. Minor marks, delamination flaw on obverse, graffito in reverse field, slight wave in flan. Near EF.

Ex El Medina Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 479, 21 October 2020), lot 224.


Closing Date and Time: 3 August 2022 at 12:25:40 ET.

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