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Solidus of Zeno, Thessalonike

Solidus of Zeno, Thessalonike

r. 474 -491 CE

Zeno

Byzantine

Obverse: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm shield decorated with horseman. Reverse: Victory standing l. holding long jeweled cross, flanked by one star in r. field and one star in l. field. CONOB in exergue.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

Coins