CNG 99, Lot: 763. Estimate $750. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.40 g, 12h). Constantionple mint, 6th officina. Struck AD 462/6. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding jeweled long cross; star to right; ς//CONOB. RIC X 605; Depeyrot 93/1. EF, lustrous.

From the LJH Collection, purchased from Herakles, May 2004.