THE COLLECTION OF A CLASSICIST, ANCIENT COINS, Anthemius (AD 467-472), Gold Solidus, mint of Mediolanum, D N ANTHEMI-VS PERPETVAVG (VA ligated), pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding a spear and shield, rev SALVS REI PV-BLICAE, Anthemius and Leo standing facing, each holding a spear and supporting between them a globus cruciger, MD between them, COMOB in exergue, 4.43g, 12h (RIC 2891; Depeyrot 29/1). Unusual style, broad flan, good very fine and rare.
Estimate: £1000-1200