★ Rare Thessalonica AV Solidus ★

Leo I AV Solidus, Thessalonica

Leo I (457-474 AD). AV Solidus (20-21 mm, 4.29 g), Thessalonica, c. 462-473 AD.
Obv. D N LEO PERPET AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman.
Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding jeweled cross; star to either side, THSOB in exergue.
RIC X, 618; Depeyrot 59/1.

Rare mint. Virtually as struck and almost FDC.