Byzantine Empire. Leo I the Thracian (AD 457-474). Gold Solidus,Constantinople, 4th officina (Δ), AD 462 or AD 466
Leo I (AD 457-474) . AV Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4. 09 g, 6 h) , Constantinople, 4th officina (Δ) , AD 462 or AD 466. Obv: D N LEO PERPET AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Leo facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding a spear over his right shoulder and with a shield, ornamented with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left. Rev: VICTORI-A AVGGG Δ / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; in field to right, star. Ref: Depeyrot 93/1. RIC 605. Slightly clipped in antiquity, otherwise, very fine.
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Leo I (AD 457-474) . AV Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4. 09 g, 6 h) , Constantinople, 4th officina (Δ) , AD 462 or AD 466. Obv: D N LEO PERPET AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Leo facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding a spear over his right shoulder and with a shield, ornamented with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left. Rev: VICTORI-A AVGGG Δ / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; in field to right, star. Ref: Depeyrot 93/1. RIC 605. Slightly clipped in antiquity, otherwise, very fine.
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