ROMAN AND BYZANTINE COINS
Zeno, second reign, 476-491. Solidus (Gold, 21mm, 4.47 g 6), Constantinople, third issue. D N ZENO PERP AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Zeno facing, holding spear over his right shoulder and with shield, ornamented with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG Z / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand; to right, star. RIC 910. With a surprisingly individual looking portrait. Extremely fine.