ROMAN EMPIRE. Zeno. Gold Solidus, AD 476-491. Constantinople.

Description

ROMAN EMPIRE. Zeno.
Gold Solidus, AD 476-491. Constantinople.
Obv: D N ZENO PERP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev: VICTORIA AVGG TΔ, Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in exergue.

About Extremely Fine.

Rare.

From the Euclidean Collection (collector’s ticket included);
Ex Dix Noonan Webb, Auction 145 (13/3/2018), lot 957;
Ex Gitbud & Naumann, Auction 26 (14/12/2014), lot 831.

Reference: RIC X-928; Depeyrot-112/1.
Weight: 4.48g.
Diameter: 20mm.
Die Axis: 6h.