Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Zeno, 476 – 477
VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
476 – 477
Ruler
Zeno
(474–491)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.39
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 476 to 477. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.39 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Zeno, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm.
- Reverse
- Victory, winged, draped, standing right, supporting long jeweled cross; star in right field, mintmark in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (476-477) CONOB | — | 10th officina (I) | ||
| ND (476-477) CONOB | — | 1st officina (A) | ||
| ND (476-477) CONOB | — | 2nd officina (B) | ||
| ND (476-477) CONOB | — | 3rd officina (Γ) | ||
| ND (476-477) CONOB | — | 4th officina (∆) | ||
| ND (476-477) CONOB | — | 5th officina (ϵ) | ||
| ND (476-477) CONOB | — | 6th officina (S) | ||
| ND (476-477) CONOB | — | 7th officina (Z) | ||
| ND (476-477) CONOB | — | 8th officina (H) | ||
| ND (476-477) CONOB | — | 9th officina (Θ) |
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