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eAuction #61  –  16 September 2018

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Ancient and World Coins

Su, 16.09.2018, from 7:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ Very rare solidus ★

Leo II and Zeno AV Solidus, very rare

Leo II and Zeno . AV Solidus (20-21 mm, 4.48 g), Constantinopolis, 474 AD.
Obv. D N LEO ET ZENO P P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy.
Rev. SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Leo and Zeno nimbate, enthroned facing, each holding mappa; star and cross above; CONOB in exergue.
RIC X 803; Depeyrot 98/1; DOCLR 600; MIRB 1a.

Very rare. Almost invisible graffito in left obverse field, otherwise, extremely fine.

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Price realized 2'500 CHF
Starting price 800 CHF
Estimate 1'000 CHF
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