ZENO, (A.D. 474-491 second reign), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, 8th officina, 3rd emission, c.A.D.485-491, (4.21 g), obv. helmeted and cuirassed facing bust of Zeno holding spear and shield, around D N ZENO PERP AVG, rev. VICTORI A AVGGG H, Victory standing left holding long cross, star in right field, [CO]NO[B] in exergue, (S.21514, RIC 910, Depeyrot 108/1). Ex jewellery, bright very fine.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection. Previously CNG eAuction 351, lot 694. With ticket. From the Prue Morgan Fitts Collection.