Ancient Byzantine Gold coin of Leo I (457-474 AD ) Gold solidus - Constantinople mint
Leo I
Size: 20mm Weight: 4.5 grams
Obverse: DN LEO PER PET AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman riding down enemy in left hand
Reverse: VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory standing left, long jeweled cross in right hand