Ancients
Zeno, Eastern Roman Emperor (AD 474-491). AV solidus (21mm, 4.45 gm, 6h). Constantinople, 9th officina, second reign, AD 476-491. D N ZENO PERP AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust of Zeno, head slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and on left arm shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross in right hand; star in right field, Θ//CONOB. RIC X 929. Well struck from clean dies, with gorgeous prooflike surfaces. NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 2200-3000 USD