Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1796. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. LEO I. 457-474 AD. AV Solidus (4.31 gm, 
6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 462/465 
AD. Bidding Closed Estimate $300 

LEO I. 457-474 AD. AV Solidus (4.31 gm, 6h). 
Constantinople mint. Struck circa 462/465 AD. 
Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust 
facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / 
Victory standing left, holding long voided cross; 
star in right field; I//CONOB. RIC X 605; Depeyrot 
93/1. VF, clipped. ($300)


High bid of $500, $575 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €405, £275, C$625, A$650, on June 8, 2005.

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