CNG 111, Lot: 837. Estimate $750. 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, 2nd officina. Struck AD 462 or 466. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; B//CONOB. RIC X 605; Depeyrot 93/1. EF, lustrous.