Zeno, second reign, 476-491. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.43 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis. D N ZENO PERP AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Zeno facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG I / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 108/1. RIC 910. Lustrous and attractive. Light die rust, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, acquired before 2021.