Zeno, second reign, 476-491. Solidus (Gold, 20.5 mm, 4.37 g, 6 h), Constantinople, Γ = 3rd officina, 477-491. 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 Γ / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross in her right hand; to right, star. Depeyrot 108/1. RIC 910. Very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2007.