Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 471 or 473.Electronic Auction 506 Roman Imperial, Gold Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 471 or 473. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; A//CONOB. RIC X 630; Depeyrot 93/1. Somewhat matte surfaces, obverse strike a bit weak, some scratches/graffiti in fields. Near EF. |