Zeno, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 474-491). AV solidus

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Zeno, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 474-491). AV solidus (19mm, 4.32 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 – 2/5, graffito, clipped. Constantinople, 4th officina. D N ZENO-PERP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Zeno facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG Δ, Victory standing facing, head left, grounded long jeweled cross in right hand; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 911.