★ Rare and lustrous ★

Zeno, second reign, 476-491. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.43 g, 6 h), Thessalonica. D N ZENO PERP AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust of Zeno facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear over his shoulder in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy, on his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; in field to left, star; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 62/1. RIC 941. Rare. Lustrous and fresh. Struck form slightly worn dies, otherwise, good extremely fine.