1951.31.4.189: Solidus of Zeno, Constantinople
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1951.31.4.189
- People
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Zeno, Roman (r. 474 -491 CE)
- Title
- Solidus of Zeno, Constantinople
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 476-491
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)
- Period
- Byzantine period, Early
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/196753
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Gold
- Metal
- AV
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 4.5 g
- Die Axis
- 8
- Denomination
- solidus
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: DN ZENO - PERP AVG
- Reverse Inscription: VICTORI-A AVG GG E
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- RIC X, 911, p. 307; LRC 634
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
- Accession Year
- 1951
- Object Number
- 1951.31.4.189
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
-
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obverse: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm decorated shield
Reverse: Victory standing left holding long cross; in right field, a star. Officina (E) at end of legend; CONOB in exergue.
Verification Level
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