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Roman Emp., Julius Nepos, Solidus ca. 474-475

Currency:CHF Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:4,000.00 CHF Estimated At:5,000.00 - 6,250.00 CHF
Roman Emp., Julius Nepos, Solidus ca. 474-475
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The Roman Empire, Julius Nepos, 19th June 474 – 28th August 475, Solidus in the name of Zeno ca. 474-475, AV 4.42 g. D N ZENO P – ERP F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust three-quarters r. facing, holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif. Rev. VICTOR – I – : A AVGGG: Victory standing l., supporting long jewelled cross; in r. field, star. In exergue, COMOB. RIC p. 204 and 3205. Lacam, FIN, pl. 42, 97. W. Hahn, Die Münzstätte Rom unter den Kaisern Julius Nepos, Romulus und Basiliscus (474-491), RIN 90, 1988, ill. 2. LRC cf. 670 (Zeno restored, 475-476 Ravenna). Very rare. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc Ex Lanz 70, 1994, 212 and NAC 24, 2002, European Nobleman, 362 sales.