Solidus - Zeno VICTORIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year476-491
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.55 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#911, OCRE#ric.10.zeno(2)_e.911
Obverse descriptionBust of Zeno, helmeted, pearl-diademed without jewel, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N ZENO PERP AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Zeno, Perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, standing right, supporting long jeweled cross; star in right fieldr. Officina mark ending the lettering and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVGGG ⭑ CONOB
(Translation: Victory of the Augusts)
EdgeGross
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (476-491) CONOB - 10th officina (I) -
ND (476-491) CONOB - 1st officina (A) -
ND (476-491) CONOB - 2nd officina (B) -
ND (476-491) CONOB - 3rd officina (Γ) -
ND (476-491) CONOB - 4th officina (∆) -
ND (476-491) CONOB - 5th officina (ϵ) -
ND (476-491) CONOB - 6th officina (S) -
ND (476-491) CONOB - 7th officina (Z) -
ND (476-491) CONOB - 8th officina (H) -
ND (476-491) CONOB - 9th officina (Θ) -
Catalog ID1724074650
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