Lot 3166
Sale 81 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Leo I, (A.D. 457-474), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, Officina I, (4.422 grams), obv. Leo three-quarter facing bust, wearing cuirass, paludamentum and crown, holding spear and shield, around DN LEO PE RP ET AVC, rev. Victory standing to left, in right hand holding long cross, in right field a star, around VICTORI A AVGGG I, in exergue CONOB, (S.4333, RIC 605). Slightly crinkled, heavy scratch on the obverse, obliterated face, otherwise nearly very fine.
Ex Dr. Colin Burnside Collection, and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 56 (lot 1744).
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $260