THE COLLECTION OF A CLASSICIST (PART 2), ANCIENT COINS, ROMAN, (Mint of Rome unless otherwise stated), Leo I (AD 457-474), Gold Solidus, mint of Thessalonica, struck AD 457-462, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing, slightly inclined to right, with a spear and shield, rev VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding a long cross, a star in right field, THSOB in exergue, 4.28g, 6h (RIC 617). Some old scratches, fine.
Estimate: £100-150