Leo I, Gold Solidus

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Leo (457-474 AD). Gold Solidus, Constantinople 462-466 AD. Obverse: Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield with horseman motif, DN LEO PERPET AVG. Reverse: Victory…
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Leo (457-474 AD).

Gold Solidus, Constantinople 462-466 AD.

Obverse: Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield with horseman motif, DN LEO PERPET AVG.
Reverse: Victory standing left holding cross-topped sceptre, VICTORIA AVGGG N, CONOB in exergue, star in right field.

(RIC 605; Depyrot 93/1)

Lustrous. Good Extremely Fine.

4.47g.

Specification

Period 457 - 474 AD
Date AD 462-466
Coin Group

Ancient Rome

Denomination

Solidus

Country

Late Roman Empire

Coin House

Leo I

Metal

Gold

Mint Mark

Constantinople

References RIC 605; Depyrot 93/1
Weight 4.47 g

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