Leo II, with Zeno. 474 AD. AV Solidus (4.44g, 20mm). Constantinople mint. H = 8th officina. RIC 803

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Leo II, with Zeno. 474 AD. AV Solidus (4.44g, 20mm). Constantinople mint. H = 8th officina. Obv.: D N LEO ET Z-ENO P P AVG, helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of an emperor facing, holding a spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev.: SALVS REI-PVBLICAE / H, Leo II, smaller and on the left, and Zeno, larger and on the right, seated facing on a double throne with a back, each holding mappa; star above cross in the upper field; CONOB in exergue. Depeyrot 98/1; MIRB 1a; RIC 803. Rare. gVF.