Eastern Roman Empire (476-491) solidus RIC X 929

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Heritage sale 3035, lot 29275
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This specimen was lot 29275 in Heritage sale 3035 (Long Beach, September 2014), where it sold for $1,292.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "Zeno, Eastern Roman Emperor (AD 474-491). AV solidus (21mm, 4.47 gm, 5h). Constantinople, 9th officina, 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, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross in right hand; star in right field, Θ//CONOB. RIC X 929. NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5."

Source:

  • [1]Michaels, David, Cristiano Bierrenbach and Sam Spiegel, Heritage Signature Auction 3035: Ancient Coins, Featuring the Lexington Collection of Jonathan K. Kern and the Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014.

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