Eastern Roman Byzantine Ancient Bronze for Emperor Zeno year 474 AD
$30.00 USD
Ancient Bronze Eastern Roman Byzantine Coin for Zeno the 1st emperor who ushered in the Byzantine Empire, Zeno ruled at a critical time in history. starting 474 AD till 496 AD. A rustic from the region of Isauria, in southeastern Asia Minor, Zeno gained notice through military service and eventually married a daughter of the emperor Leo I (A. D. 457-474), through whom he engineered his rise to supreme power. Zeno was unpopular with aristocrats, and less than three months after being crowned he was ousted in a conspiracy led by his mother-in-law, who replaced him with her brother Basilicus. About 19 months later, however, Zeno was able to return to power. In later years he survived numerous attempts by family members and military leaders to overthrow him. In addition to domestic political enemies, Zeno had to deal with aggressions by Vandals, Goths and Persians, all of which he managed through negotiation and clever military action. His coins follow the long-established pattern of the Roman Empire, exemplified by this gold solidus struck at Constantinople. To see more press on "Mohamad"
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- live
- Condition
- used
- Category
- Antiques
- Location
- Lebanon, Beirut, Ras Al Nabaa
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