Lot 5032

Description

Marcian, (A.D. 450-457) AE nummus 11mm, (0.96 g), Constantinople mint, obv. DN MARCIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. Marcian monogram, cross above, all within wreath, CON below, (S.21395, RIC X 545, LRBC 2250) (illustrated); Leo, (A.D. 457-474), AE nummus 10mm (1.13 g), Constantinople Mint, obv. diademed bust to right, rev. Leo monogram in wreath, (cf.S.21457, cf.RIC X 683; cf.LRBC 2263); Zeno, Second reign, (476-491 A.D.), AE nummus 10mm (1.00 g), uncertain mint, obv. diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, large star behind bust, around ZE [NO] retrograde letters, rev. Zeno Monogram type 4, within wreath, (cf.S.21565, RIC 976; LRBC 2279). Fine - very fine for issue, better than average all with reasonable and clear monograms. (3)

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 106 (lot 3601).