CNG 108, Lot: 704. Estimate $500. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck AD 462-473. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; stars flanking; THSOB. RIC X 618; Depeyrot 59/1. EF, minor die wear.

From the D. Massey Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 186 (8 March 2010), lot 2406 (hammer €1100).