Watch List notes:

Leo I, 457-474. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.31 g, 7 h), with Leo II, Constantinopolis, 473-474. D N LEO PE-RPET AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Leo I facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with shield decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe over his left shoulder. Rev. SARVS REI RVBLICAE C / CONOR (sic!) Leo I and Leo II enthroned facing, each nimbate, wearing consular robes and holding mappa; above, cross underneath star. Depeyrot 92/1 corr. (omitting C in the reverse legend). RIC 637. Rare. A lustrous and interesting dynastic issue with curious spelling errors. Minor areas of weakness and with some small die breaks, otherwise, good extremely fine.


From an American collection of Byzantine coins, ex H.J. Berk Buy or Bid Sale 56, 17 January 1989, 24.