ZENO, A.D. 474-475 & 476-491. AV Solidus (4.20 gms), Constantinople Mint, 3rd Officina, ca. A.D. 476-491.

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ZENO, A.D. 474-475 & 476-491. AV Solidus (4.20 gms), Constantinople Mint, 3rd Officina, ca. A.D. 476-491. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Graffiti, Clipped, Edge Bends.

RIC-910; Depeyrot-108/1. Obverse: Diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif; Reverse: Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; Γ//CONOB. Brimming with luster, this is a satisfying issue from Zeno’s second reign immediately following the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.