Roman Empire, Zeno (AD 476-491), AV Solidus, Constantinople,

Description

Roman Empire, Zeno (AD 476-491), AV Solidus, Constantinople, D N ZENO PERP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand, and shield ornamented with horseman spearing an enemy on his right shoulder, rev. VICTORIA AVGGG S, Victory standing facing, head left, holding long jewelled cross, star to right field, CONOB in exergue, 4.39g (RIC X 910 and 929; Depeyrot 108/1; Harlan J. Berk Buy or Bid 179, 58 (same dies); Gorny & Mosch 200, 2914 (same dies)), light graffito to obverse fields, very fine to good very fine, given ‘no decision’ by NGC, and hence not slabbed, NGC ticket erroneously reading Leo (Cert. #8536725-019)