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Nomos 22

22 June 2021
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Extremely rare solidus of Leo I and Leo II

Estimate: 2000 CHF
Hammer Price:  2400 CHF
Lot 376
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Leo I, with Leo II, 473-474. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.50 g, 6 h), Constantinople, October 473 - January 474. DN LEO PERPET AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Leo I facing, holding a spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. SALVS REI-RVBLICAE (sic) C / CONOB Leo I, larger and on the left, and Leo II, smaller and on the right, seated facing on a lyre type throne with a back, each holding mappa; star above cross on the upper field. Depeyrot 92/1. RIC 638. An extremely rare issue of Leo I and Leo II. Minor die breaks and striking (?) flaw on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.

Online bidding closes: 22 Jun 2021, 10:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 19 Apr 2024, 09:57:12 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:2400 CHF

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