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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;limmle, post: 7292429, member: 113081&quot;]Papillon have recently run another auction on biddr. There are new terms, a 13% fee, but shipping with FedEx for no extra charge. I bid on an elusive Leo II and Zeno solidus which I won. I think I got it at a good price (but it’s still probably the most expensive coin I’ve ever bought). I was very happy with the business. Shipment took a little longer than the 3 days they said, but there was good communication and the coin arrived today. I’m very happy with it and would buy from them again for sure.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think this coin will complete my Roman Emperor quest. I’ve got at least one coin for every emperor (not usurpers) that I’m ever going to be able to get. Maybe if I’m really lucky I’ll spot an affordable Julius Nepos.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH]1276205[/ATTACH]&nbsp; &nbsp; [ATTACH]1276206[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Leo II and Zeno gold solidus. Constantinople 474. 19.6 ml, 4.38 gms.</p><p>Obverse: D N LEO Et Z-ENO PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust (of Leo or Zeno) facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield in left decorated with horseman motif</p><p>Reverse: SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, Leo II (on left) and Zeno (on right) seated facing on double throne, both nimbate, diademed and wearing imperial mantle, mappa in right hands; star above cross above, CONOB in exergue. RIC 803[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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