Zeno. Second reign, AD 476-491. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Good VF.

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Lot: 918. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Zeno. Second reign, AD 476-491. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding long cross; star to right; B//CONOB. RIC X 911 and 930; Depeyrot 108/1; Dow, ACTTB, p. 290 (this coin). Toned. Good VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 57 (4 April 2001), lot 1450.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter The Fall of Rome. CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 18 March 2026 at 15:05:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.