CNG 96, Lot: 950. Estimate $1000. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Zeno. Second reign, AD 476-491. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to left and right; CONOB. RIC X 939; Depeyrot 62/1. Good VF, minor marks and some die rust on obverse. Rare.

From the Bramhall Collection, acquired from Baldwin’s (with their ticket).