CNG 97, Lot: 741. Estimate $1000. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint; 3rd officina. Probably struck AD 462 or 466. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding jeweled long cross; star to right; Γ//CONOB. RIC X 605; Depeyrot 93/1. EF, lustrous, small die break, trace of die rust, and light scratch on reverse.