Byzantine Empire, Leo I (457-474), Gold Solidus, 4.33g, Constantinople Mint, Obv: Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding spear over shoulder; Latin legend DN LEO PERPET AVG, Rev: Victory standing left holding long cross, star to right; Latin legend VICTORIA AVGGG I CONOB in exergue (RIC 605). Pierced twice for making jewellery thus suggesting a find in South India. Extremely fine.