Description
Collection Number:
WC 5589
Object Number:
Dates:
476 - 491
Denomination:
Solidus
Dimensions:
20.36mm
Weight:
4.46g
Authority:
Zeno
Mint:
Constantinopolis
Constantinople
Languages:
Latin
Obverse Type: D N ZENO - PERP AVG; Helmeted bust facing, pearl diademed, cuirassed, spear in right hand held over right shoulder behind head, on left arm decorated shield, horseman rides down enemy
OCRE: D N ZENO - PERP AVG; Bust of Zeno, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm
Obverse Legend:
D N ZENO - PERP AVG
Obverse Inscription Languages:
Latin
Obverse Mintmarks: N/A
Obverse Inscription Comment:
N/A
Reverse Type: VICTORI-A AVGGG (officina mintmark); Victory left supporting long jewelled cross, with star in right field
OCRE: VICTORI-A AVGGG; Victory, winged, draped, standing right, supporting long jeweled cross; star in right field
Reverse Legend:
VICTORI-A AVGGG A
Reverse Inscription Languages:
Latin
Reverse Mintmarks:
-/*//CONOB
Reverse Inscription Comments:
N/A
Bibliography
RIC X p. 307 n. 910, Plate 30
Grierson-Mays 629, Plate 24
Tolstoj pp. 146-147 n. 11, Plate 9
Ratto p. 15 n. 277, Plate VII
Sabatier p. 138 n. 1, Pate VII,18