ZENO, A.D. 474-475 & 476-491. AV Solidus (4.34 gms), Constantinople Mint, 4th Officina, A.D. 477-491. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Clipped.RIC-910 & 929; Depeyrot-108/1. Obverse: Diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif; Reverse: Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; ∆//CONOB. A highly lustrous example which unfortunately was the victim of some ancient clipping, a common problem which many late Roman and Byzantine solidi faced.From the Estate of Ray H Corvin.
