Leo I, 457-474. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.50 g, 6 h), Thessalonica, circa 457-462. D N LEO PE-RPET AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Leo I facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG • / THSOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 56/2. RIC 617. Very rare. Lustrous and with a portrait of interesting style. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, good extremely fine.