Byzantine Empire, Pseudo-Imperial. In the name of Zeno, 2nd reign, 476-491 AD Uncertain mint, c. 476-489 AD
Byzantine Empire, Pseudo-Imperial. In the name of Zeno, 2nd reign, 476-491 AD Uncertain mint, c. 476-489 AD
$3,000.00
uncertain AV Solidus, 4.30g (20mm, 6h).
D N ZENO PERP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to r., holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG S, Victory standing facing, head to l., holding long jewelled cross; star in r. field, COИOB in exergue.
References: For prototype, cf. RIC X 910 and 929, Depeyrot 108/1
Grade: Minor scratch in lower right obverse field and softness on obverse nose. Almost no wear, lustrous EF/EF+. (bz1072)