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RIC X Zeno (West) 3610

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

This object is a tremissis coin belonging to the Roman Empire entity, classified under the title RIC X Zeno (West) 3610. The obverse design presents a right-facing bust of Zeno that is pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed, accompanied by the inscription "D N ZENO - PERP AVG". The reverse design shows a cross set within a wreath, with an empty reverse legend.

The recorded material for this tremissis is gold. The coin lists Mediolanum as its mint place and names Zeno as the authority. In the RIC / OCRE catalogue, the item is documented under the reference number ric.10.zeno_w.3610 and the type reference RIC X Zeno (West) 3610. The entry records no production date, maker, technique, physical measurements, or holding institution.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

This gold coin was issued under the authority of the Roman emperor Zeno at the western mint of Mediolanum. Zeno is named on the obverse through the imperial legend "D N ZENO - PERP AVG", associating this issue with his governance within the late Roman monetary system.

The denomination is a tremissis, a small pure gold coin of Late Antiquity whose name indicates a value of one third of a solidus. Originally introduced into Roman currency in the 380s by the Emperor Theodosius I, the tremissis initially weighed eight siliquae (1.52 grams) and was commonly produced across the Roman empire. On this Mediolanum issue, the reverse display features a cross enclosed within a wreath.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Tremissis

Technical characteristics

Mint
Mediolanum
Authority
Zeno

Design

Obverse
Bust of Zeno, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Cross within a wreath
Obverse legend
D N ZENO - PERP AVG
Reverse legend
Research required

Identification

Type reference
RIC X Zeno (West) 3610
Denomination and metal
Tremissis, Gold
Obverse legend to match
D N ZENO - PERP AVG
Reverse legend to match
Research required
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC X Zeno (West) 3608

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC X Zeno (West) 3614

    Same ruler, denomination and reverse type; reverse legend not recorded in the source. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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