Ancients
Leontius (AD 695-698). AV solidus (20mm, 4.49 gm, 6h). NGC Choice MS 4/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, 5th officina. D LЄO-N PЄ AV, bust of Leontius facing, bearded, wearing crown with cross on circlet and lozenge pattern loros, akakia in raised right hand, globus cruciger in left / VICTORIA-AVϚЧ Є, cross potent with base on three steps; CONOB below. Sear 1330. Bright, highly reflective surfaces.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3087 Hong Kong (18 December 2020), lot 30051
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1000-1500 USD