Zeno, (A.D. 474-491 second reign), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, fifth issue, c.A.D.485-491 (4.45 g), obv. helmeted and cuirassed facing bust of Zeno holding spear and shield, around D N ZENO PERP AVG, rev. VICTORI A AVGGG A, Victory standing left holding long cross, star in right field, CONOB in exergue, (S.21514, RIC 910, cf.LRBC 620ff). As struck with mint bloom.
Ex Doug Wakefield Collection.
($630-700)