1418.   LEO  I.  457-474  AD.  AV Solidus  (4.48  gm).  Struck 462-473  AD.
Constantinople mint. Diademed,  helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing
bust,  holding spear  over shoulder  and shield  decorated with  horseman /
Victory  standing left  holding long  jeweled cross,  star in  right field;
CONOB, officina  Q . RIC X  605 or 630;  Depeyrot 93/1. Good  VF, scrape in
reverse margin. ($300)

Comes with a David Sear Certificate of Authenticity.


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1418.
 
 Lot sold for $340.


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