Byzantine Empire, Zeno, 474-491, Solidus 476-491, Constantinople

Roman Empire. Zeno. Solidus 476-491, Constantinople. Gold 4.46 g.; 20.2 mm.
Obverse: Bust of Zeno, helmeted, pearl-diademed without jewel, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm. Obverse caption: D N ZENO - PERP AVG // Reverse: Victory, winged, draped, standing right, supporting long jeweled cross; star in right field. Reverse caption: VICTORI-A AVGGG Γ CONOB

RIC: X-911.

Extremely fine EF 40-45