Outstanding Lion


Leo I (457-474). AE 11 mm. Constantinople mint. Obv. [D]N LEO P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from front. Rev. No legend. Lion crouching left, head right,all within wreath which is broken by mintmark in exergue. RIC X 672. 1.12 g. 11.00 mm. Exceptionally well centred and complete, rare as such. Nice glossy deep olive green patina. Good VF.