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: AE16 mm

Weight: 3,7 g

Grade: F/gF

Attribution: RIC X 948; MIRB 74, 23; DOC 604

Commentary: rare; grey patina

History: Zeno was probably the only Isaurian making it to the emperor; the latter so called "Isaurian Dynasty", with its founder Leo III, coming actually from Syria.

Article Number: 061-01-01-42750