CNG 96, Lot: 953. Estimate $750. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Zeno. Second reign, AD 476-491. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 9th officina. Struck AD 477-491. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; Θ//CONOB. RIC X 910 and 929; Depeyrot 108/1. Choice EF, lustrous.