Solidus - Zeno VICTORIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year476-491
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.45 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#910, OCRE#ric.10.zeno(2)_e.910, Depey Rom#108/1
Obverse descriptionBust of Zeno facing, helmeted with pearl-diadem, cuirassed, holding spear with right hand over right shoulder and over left arm a shield decorated with horseman riding down enemy.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N ZENO PERP AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Zeno, Perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionWinged Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross with right hand; in right field, a star. Officina mark ending the lettering and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVGGG I ⭑ 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 ID6299869010
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