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