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Leo II
Authority
Solidus
Denomination
-
Year
RIC ric.10.leo_ii-zen_e.803
RIC 803
References
Roman Imperial
Category
Leo II, with Zeno. AD 474. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck 18 January-17 November. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Leo and Zeno seated facing on double throne, both nimbate and holding mappa; star and cross above; Γ//CONOB. RIC X 803; Depeyrot 98/1. Toned, minor marks, light mark at edge, some scratches largely under tone. Good VF. Extremely rare from this officina. The third and finest known. The other two: 1) Fagerlie 544 = Stockholm; 2) Rauch 108, 439.
Leo II’s grandfather and namesake Leo I was not expected to produce an imperial dynasty. In fact, his appointment and expected tenure as emperor which came about through the covert maneuvering of the powerful magister militum and patrician, Aspar, was likely intended to be short. Aspar may well have placed Leo I on the throne in order to bide his time in solidifying his own imperial dynastic ambitions. Writing on Leo I’s appointment, Crawford noted that “such a combination of poor lineage, obscurity, age and close connections to Aspar makes it seem that Leo meant as a place-holder, elevated to allow Aspar to pave the way for the accession of his own family” (Crawford, 45). However, Leo proved to be more strong-willed than Aspar bargained for. Leo I and his wife harbored dynastic ambitions, and managed to produce a son. This potential heir, however, soon died in infancy. Leo I’s daughter, Aelia Ariadne, consequently became an extremely important factor in the imperial succession. Leo was first persuaded to betroth Ariadne to Aspar’s second son Patricius. However, Leo later reneged on the betrothal and instead married her to an Isaurian soldier named Zeno, who had brought about the downfall of Aspar’s eldest son Ardaburius on accusations of treason. Aspar lost control of his puppet and was ultimately eliminated.
If the new Leonid dynasty was to endure, Leo I would need a viable heir. Ariadne and Zeno soon produced a son, Leo II, who became Leo I’s presumptive successor. When the elder Leo’s health began to falter, he raised his eponymous grandson to the rank of Caesar in October AD 473, then Augustus in January AD 474. Leo I died a few days later, and the sickly seven-year-old Leo II became sole emperor. Leo’s widow, Aelia Verina, arranged for Leo II to appoint his own father, Zeno, co-emperor on 9 February AD 474, an arrangement that lasted until Leo II died in November of the same year. Afterwards, Zeno ruled as sole emperor. This solidus was struck during their brief joint-reign. Description
Leo II’s grandfather and namesake Leo I was not expected to produce an imperial dynasty. In fact, his appointment and expected tenure as emperor which came about through the covert maneuvering of the powerful magister militum and patrician, Aspar, was likely intended to be short. Aspar may well have placed Leo I on the throne in order to bide his time in solidifying his own imperial dynastic ambitions. Writing on Leo I’s appointment, Crawford noted that “such a combination of poor lineage, obscurity, age and close connections to Aspar makes it seem that Leo meant as a place-holder, elevated to allow Aspar to pave the way for the accession of his own family” (Crawford, 45). However, Leo proved to be more strong-willed than Aspar bargained for. Leo I and his wife harbored dynastic ambitions, and managed to produce a son. This potential heir, however, soon died in infancy. Leo I’s daughter, Aelia Ariadne, consequently became an extremely important factor in the imperial succession. Leo was first persuaded to betroth Ariadne to Aspar’s second son Patricius. However, Leo later reneged on the betrothal and instead married her to an Isaurian soldier named Zeno, who had brought about the downfall of Aspar’s eldest son Ardaburius on accusations of treason. Aspar lost control of his puppet and was ultimately eliminated.
If the new Leonid dynasty was to endure, Leo I would need a viable heir. Ariadne and Zeno soon produced a son, Leo II, who became Leo I’s presumptive successor. When the elder Leo’s health began to falter, he raised his eponymous grandson to the rank of Caesar in October AD 473, then Augustus in January AD 474. Leo I died a few days later, and the sickly seven-year-old Leo II became sole emperor. Leo’s widow, Aelia Verina, arranged for Leo II to appoint his own father, Zeno, co-emperor on 9 February AD 474, an arrangement that lasted until Leo II died in November of the same year. Afterwards, Zeno ruled as sole emperor. This solidus was struck during their brief joint-reign. Description
Good VF
Grade
862.88 EUR
Starting
1438.13 EUR
Estimate
EUR
Realized
AI Recommendation
Para estimar un precio máximo de compra para la moneda en cuestión, podemos considerar varios factores basados en los datos proporcionados:
1. Precio de salida: 862.88 euros.
2. Precio medio de salida en el pasado: 1978.32 euros.
3. Precio medio de remate en el pasado: 4410.86 euros.
4. Conservación de la moneda: 75 (Good VF).
La conservación de 75 (Good VF) indica que la moneda está en un estado bastante bueno, lo que puede influir positivamente en su valor.
Dado que el precio medio de remate en el pasado es significativamente más alto que el precio de salida actual, esto sugiere que hay un potencial de aumento en el precio de remate.
Además, dado que la moneda ha sido subastada y vendida en el pasado con éxito, esto también puede indicar un interés continuo en esta referencia.
Teniendo en cuenta todos estos factores, un precio estimado máximo de compra podría situarse en un rango entre el precio medio de remate y el precio medio de salida.
Por lo tanto, un precio estimado máximo de compra podría ser alrededor de 3000 a 3500 euros. Esto refleja un balance entre el interés histórico y la conservación actual de la moneda.
1. Precio de salida: 862.88 euros.
2. Precio medio de salida en el pasado: 1978.32 euros.
3. Precio medio de remate en el pasado: 4410.86 euros.
4. Conservación de la moneda: 75 (Good VF).
La conservación de 75 (Good VF) indica que la moneda está en un estado bastante bueno, lo que puede influir positivamente en su valor.
Dado que el precio medio de remate en el pasado es significativamente más alto que el precio de salida actual, esto sugiere que hay un potencial de aumento en el precio de remate.
Además, dado que la moneda ha sido subastada y vendida en el pasado con éxito, esto también puede indicar un interés continuo en esta referencia.
Teniendo en cuenta todos estos factores, un precio estimado máximo de compra podría situarse en un rango entre el precio medio de remate y el precio medio de salida.
Por lo tanto, un precio estimado máximo de compra podría ser alrededor de 3000 a 3500 euros. Esto refleja un balance entre el interés histórico y la conservación actual de la moneda.
Roman Imperial. Leo II. Solidus RIC ric.10.leo_ii-zen_e.803 RIC 803
Leo II
Authority
Solidus
Denomination
-
Mint
-
Year
RIC ric.10.leo_ii-zen_e.803
RIC 803
References
D N LEO EƮ Z-ENO PP AVG
Obverse Legend
SALVS REI - PVBLICAE
Reverse Legend
Bust of Leo II or Zeno, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm
Obverse Type
Leo II and Zeno, nimbate, draped, enthroned, facing, each holding mappa in right hand; star above; cross behind
Reverse Type
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