AN INTERESTING COLLECTION OF COINS OF JULIAN II (THE PHILOSOPHER) AND THE FESTIVAL OF ISIS
Leo II and Zeno, 9th February – 17th November 474
Solidus, Constantinopolis 474, AV 4.50 g. D N LEO ET Z – ENO P P AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing three-quarter r., holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif. Rev. SALVS REI – PVBLICAE Two emperors, nimbate, enthroned facing, each holding mappa in r. hand; behind them, a cross. In exergue, CONOB. MIRB 1b. LRC 600. Depeyrot 99/1. RIC 803 note.
Rare and in absolutely extraordinary condition. A perfect Fdc
Ex Gorny and Mosch 190, 2010, 575, and Gorny and Mosch 215, 2013, 639 sales.