Sale: CNG 70, Lot: 1137. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 September 2005.  Sold For $1250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

VISIGOTHS. Uncertain.In the name of Leo I. 457-474 AD. AV Solidus (4.28 g, 6h). Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing fallen enemy / Angel standing left, holding long cross; star to right; G//CONOB. Cf. RIC X 3769 (in the name of Zeno); cf. Lacam Classe I, 1; Depeyrot -; Triton V (15-16 January 2002), lot 2243. Good VF. Extremely rare. ($1000)