CNG 109, Lot: 745. Estimate $750. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Zeno. Second reign, AD 476-491. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.51 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 8th officina. 3rd emission. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; H//CONOB. RIC X 910; Depeyrot 108/1. EF, trace of deposit and ‘X’ graffiti on reverse. Choice portrait.