Zeno; AE2 Constantinople for Cherson
Description:
Zeno (474 - 491 AD). AE2, Constantinople mint for use in Cherson. DN ZENO PERP AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / CONCORDIA RM; emperor in military attire standing right, spurning captive, holding globe on his outstretched left hand, labarum in his right hand.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
5,16 g
Grade:
aVF/F
Attribution:
MIRB 74, 23; DOC 604
Commentary:
rare; green patina, legible obverse legend, good details
History:
Zeno was Isaurian and his original name was Tarasicodissa Rousombladadiote.
Article Number:
047-03-04-41652