Zeno

UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES, Pseudo-Imperial coinage. Late 5th century AD or slightly later. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.24 g, 6 h), imitating an issue of Odovacar struck in the name of Zeno (476-491). Uncertain mint. D N ZENO PERP AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Zeno facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with shield, decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG I / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand; in field to right, star. Cf. Depeyrot 108/1 and RIC 929 (for prototype). Very rare. Slightly clipped and with light doubling on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.

Ex Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 32, 09.12.2024, lot 3139

Collection : Ostrogoths - Solidi