Leo I, 457-474. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.50 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, circa 462 or 466. 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 Γ / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 93/1. RIC 605. Lustrous and sharp, an exceptionally attractive piece. Tiny die breaks on the obverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.