Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 88 8 October 2015
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Auction 88 Part I
Barbaric Coinage imitating Imperial Issues
Uncertain tribe in western Europe
In the name of Leo I, 457-474. Solidus 457-477, uncertain mint in western Europe AV 4.36 g. D H LEO PE – RP (reverted) ET AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters r., holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif. Rev. VICTORI – A AVGGG= Victory standing l., supporting long jewelled cross; in field r., star. In exergue, CONOΘ. RIC –. MEC –. Lacam –. Wroth –.
Apparently unrecorded in major reference books. A very interesting and unusual variety
an insignificant area of weakness on reverse, otherwise extremely fine