Lot 3211

Sale 107 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Leo I, (A.D. 457-474), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, 2nd Officina issued 465-466, (4.50 g), 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, Depeyrot 93/1). Broad flan, extremely fine and scarce.

Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 95 (lot 5188).

Estimate
$600
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$500

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