Zeno; AE2 Constantinople/Cherson; emperor with captive
Description:
Zeno (474 - 491 AD). AE2 Constantinople or Cherson mint. D N ZENO PERP AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / CONCORDIA R M; emperor in military attire standing right, spurning captive, holding globe on his outstretched left hand, labarum in his right hand.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
4,9 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
MIRB 74, 23; DOC 604
Commentary:
rare; dark patina, minor roughness, good details for this type
History:
Zeno was Isaurian and his original name was Tarasicodissa Rousombladadiotes.
Article Number:
051-10-03-41652