Byzantine Empire, Leo I, (457-474) AV Solidus. Constantinople, 462 or 466, D N LEO PERPET AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif rev. VICTORIA AVGGG D, Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross, star in right field, CONOB in exergue, 4.42g (RIC, 605; Depeyrot, 93/1) Lustrous and well-struck, details on obverse portrait flattened and scratched, but otherwise very fine.
Estimate: £300 - £400