Ancients
Leo I the Great, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 457-474). AV solidus (19mm, 4.47 gm, 5h). NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, 8th officina, ca. AD 462-466. D N LEO PE-RPET AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Leo I facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG H, Victory standing facing, head left, tall jeweled cross with diagonal crossbar in right hand, fold of stola in left; star behind, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 605. Crisply struck on blazing flan. Magnificent coin in hand.
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Estimate: 3000-4000 USD