Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Zeno, 476 – 491
VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
476 – 491
Ruler
Zeno
(474–491)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.45
Diameter (mm)
21.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 476 to 491. Struck in Gold. Measures 21.5 mm and weighs 4.45 g.
- Obverse
- Bust 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. (Our Lord Zeno, Perpetual August)
- Reverse
- Winged Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross with right hand; in right field, a star. Officina mark ending the lettering and mintmark in exergue. (Victory of the Augusts)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (476-491) CONOB | — | — | € 910,00 | 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 | — | € 540,00 | — | 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) |
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