Ancients
Zeno, Eastern Roman Emperor (AD 474-491). AV solidus (4.46 gm). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5, graffito. Constantinople, 9th officina, second reign, AD 476-491. 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 / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross in right hand; star in right field, Θ//CONOB. RIC X 929. Light scratches in right obverse field, otherwise crisply struck and brilliant.
Estimate: 600-800 USD