Zeno, second reign, 476-491. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.19 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. D N ZENO PERP AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Zeno facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with shield, decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG I / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 108/1. RIC 910 and 929. An interesting mint error. Somewhat clipped and rough, otherwise, very fine.



This coin is a so-called flip-over double strike, meaning that the flan was not removed between two strikes but flipped over, which resulted in traces of the reverse depiction appearing on the obverse and the outlines of Zeno's portrait being visible on the Victoria on the reverse.