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 A, Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross, star in right field, CONOB in exergue, 6h, 4.47g (RIC, 605; Depeyrot, 93/1) Lustrous, perfectly-centred, some flattening to higher points of obverse portrait but otherwise detailed and nearly extremely fine.
Estimate: £400 - £600