Gemini III, January 9th, 2007



                  Lot # 517 - Auction is closed.Estimate: US$2000 / Price 
                  Realized: US$4250 
                  Leontius. Gold solidus 



             



            Leontius. (695-698 AD). Gold solidus (4.43 gm). Constantinople. 
            Officina A=1. D LEON PE AV, facing bust of Leontius, bearded, 
            wearing crown and loros, holding akakia and globus cruciger / 
            VICTORIA AVSU A, cross potent on three steps, CONOB beneath. Berk 
            190. Sear 1331. Absolutely beautiful portrait of emperor. Mint 
            state. 




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  ... Lot 517 sold for high bid of $4250 [ $4887.5, or approx 3778.0375 EUR, 2492.625 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


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