Ancients
Zeno, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 474-491). AV solidus (20mm, 4.47 gm, 5h). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, 9th officina, second reign, AD 476-491. D N ZENO-PERP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust of Zeno, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG Θ, Victory standing facing, head left, long jeweled cross with horizonal crossbar in right hand; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 911 and 930.
From the Rockport Collection. Privately purchased from Heritage Auctions in the 1980s. Sold with original custom holder listing older catalog references.
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