1 Solidus Byzantine Empire (330-1453) Gold Leo the Thracian (401-474)

Leo I, AV Solidus, Probably 462 or 466, Constantinople, Officina 9

D N LEO PE_RPET AVG

Pearl-diademed, helmeted, draped, cuirassed bust facing, spear in right hand over right shoulder, shield decorated with
horseman riding down enemy in left hand

VICTORI_A AVGGGQ

Victory standing left, long jeweled cross in right hand

• in right field

CONOB in exergue

21mm, 4.45g