Semissis in the name of Zeno Ravenna mint

Features

Issuer Kingdom of Italy (Rome)
King Odovacar (476-493)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 480-491
Value 1 Semissis (½)
Currency Solidus (476-493)
Composition Gold
Weight 2.28 g
Diameter 16.3 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
151680
References RIC X# 3636,
John P. C. Kent, Robert A. G. Carson, Andrew Burnett; 1994. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 10. The Divided Empire and the Fall of the Western Parts (AD 395–491). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
Kraus# p. 54
Andreas Kraus; 1992. Grundzüge der Geschichte Bayerns (2nd edition). Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, Darmstadt, Germany.

Obverse

Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: D N ZENO PERPF AYG

Unabridged legend: Dominus Noster Zeno Perpetuus Augustus

Translation: Our Lord, Zeno, perpetual August.

Reverse

Backwards chi rho in wreath and surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORI A AVGGG
COMOB

Unabridged legend:
Victoria Augustus
Constantinopolis

Translation:
Victory of the August.
Constantinople.

Mint

Ravenna, Italy

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (480-491) 

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