Leo I (457-474). AV Solidus, Thessalonika mint, 462 AD. Obv. DN LEO PERPET AVG. Pearl-diademed and mantled bust to left, holding mappa and cruciform sceptre. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG. Emperor, nimbate, enthroned facing, holding mappa and cruciform sceptre; in left field, star; in exergue, THSOB. RIC IX 620; Depeyrot 58/1; Lacam Civilisation pl. XXVII, 1 (this coin). 4.33 g. 20.40 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Bright fields on reverse. Wavy flan, scratch on reverse. VF/Good VF.
This coin is published in G. Lacam, Civilisation et monnaies byzantines, Paris, 1974;
From the Campostella Collection;
Ex Marc Poncin Collection, Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 72, 14 June 2006, lot 1933;
Ex Spink & Son Ltd, Auction 165, 8 October 2003, lot 227;
Ex Numismatic Fine Arts, Auction 18, 1 April 1987, lot 614;
Reportedly ex Lacam Collection.
From the Campostella Collection;
Ex Marc Poncin Collection, Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 72, 14 June 2006, lot 1933;
Ex Spink & Son Ltd, Auction 165, 8 October 2003, lot 227;
Ex Numismatic Fine Arts, Auction 18, 1 April 1987, lot 614;
Reportedly ex Lacam Collection.
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