CNG 90, Lot: 1748. Estimate $750. Sold for $2300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck circa AD 462/6. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long cross; star to right; Γ//CONOB. RIC X 605; Depeyrot 93/1. Choice EF, lustrous.