Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 457-circa 468. EF.

Electronic Auction 566
Lot: 759.
Closing Date: Jul 17 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Gold

Estimate: $ 300

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Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 457-circa 468. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; Γ//CONOB. RIC X 605; Depeyrot 93/1. Toned and lustrous, slight clashing on reverse, minor deposits. EF. A wonderful strike and quite attractive in hand. Lot includes a David Sear certificate of authenticity.

From the Richard J. Sullivan Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 17 July 2024 at 14:12:40 ET.

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