Ancients
Zeno, Eastern Roman Emperor (AD 474-491). AV solidus (21mm, 4.50 gm, 6h). Constantinople, second reign, AD 476-491. D N ZENO PERP AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust of Zeno, head slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and on left arm shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORI-A AVGGG A, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross in right hand; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 929. Hahn 2b. Graffito in reverse field. NGC (photo-certificate) Choice AU 5/5 - 2/5, graffito. From The Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection. Ex Stack's (New York, 4 December 2001), lot 38.
Estimate: 1000-1400 USD