Lot 3167

Sale 81 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Leo I, (A.D. 457-474), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, Officina B, (4.416 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 B, in exergue CONOB, (S.4333, RIC 605). Slightly crinkled, irregular edge, with surface knocks, otherwise nearly very fine.

Ex Dr. Colin Burnside Collection, and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 58 (lot 3446).

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$180

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