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Lot 3446       Ancient Gold

Estimate $250
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $250

LEO I, (A.D. 457-474), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, Officina B, (4.3 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.

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