COINAGE OF THE EASTERN ROMAN EMPIRE
LEO I, 457-474
Mint of Constantinopolis
Solidus 462-466. Officina S. Obv. D N LEO PE - RPET AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, head turned slightly to r., spear over r. shoulder, shield with horseman device on l. shoulder. Rev. VICTORI - A AVGGG S Victory standing to l. holding long jewelled cross, star on r. CONOB in exergue. RIC 605. LRC 518. Depeyrot 93/1. 4.50 g. Splendid specimen. Uncirculated.