ANCIENT COINS, ROMAN EMPIRE, Leo I. Gold Solidus (4.49 g), AD 457-474. Constantinople, AD 457-ca. 468. D N LEO PE-RPET AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Leo I facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman spearing enemy. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star in right field; B//CONOB. (RIC 605; Depeyrot 93/1). NGC grade Gem MS; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5.
Estimate: $ 1,500