Zeno

Flavius Zeno

Dynasty: Family of Leo

Married to Ariadne the daughter of Leo I, and, with his infant son Leo II, succeeded him as Emperor. His tempestuous relationship with his mother-in-law Verina forced several rebellions and when his young son died he continued to reign alone until AD 491 when he died

Obverse Legends on coins depicting Zeno

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• DN ZENO ET LEO NOV CAES
• DN ZENO ET LIEO NOV CAES
• DN ZENO PER F AVG
• DN ZENO PERP AVG
• DN ZENO PERP F AVG
• DN ZENO PERPET AVG
• DN ZENO PF AVG
• IMP ZENO FELICISSIMO SEM AVG
• IMP ZENO SEMPER AVG
• INP ZENO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG

Coins of Zeno currently available

Zeno Bronze AE4 issued AD 476-491 Obv: Diademed, draped bust facing right Rev: Monogram of Zeno Fine   |   AUD $70.00