Zeno AV Solidus. Second reign. Constantinople, AD 476-491. D N ZENO PERP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG I, Victory standing facing, head to left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 910 and 929; Depeyrot 108/1. 4.49g, 19mm, 6h.
Mint State; minor scratches to obv., undoubtedly among the finest examples to come to auction in recent years.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.