Herakles - Leo I. GOLD SOLIDUS. EF!
$255.00
Oct-25-00
herakles_inc

     Roman Empire. Leo I. A.D. 457-474. AV Solidus. 4.468 grams.
     Constantinople A.D. 462, 466. Obverse: D. N. LEO PE-RPET. AVG.
     Helmeted bust facing, pearl-diademed and cuirassed, spear in r.
     hand  over r. shoulder behind head; on l. arm, shield decorated
     with horseman riding down enemy. Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGGGI.
     Victory standing r., supporting long jewelled cross; in field,
     star; in exergue, CONOB. RIC 285, 605. Extremely Fine.