Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 1153. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2009.  Sold For $575. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (4.50 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 462 or 466. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long cross; star in right field; Γ//CONOB. RIC X 605; Depeyrot 93/1. EF, small scrape near edge on reverse.

From the Norman Frank Collection.