Watch List notes:

Zeno, second reign, 476-491. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.43 g, 6 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 shield, decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG A / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 108/1. MIRB 7. RIC 929. Lustrous and fresh. Very minor weakness on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.