On the obverse, frontal helmeted and cuirassed bust of Zeno with a pearl diadem, holding a spear over his right shoulder and, on his left, a shield adorned with a biga. Surrounding the emperor, the legend D(ominus) N(oster) ZENO PERP(etuus) AVG(ustus) and a very deteriorated beaded rim. On the reverse, Victoria with wings with a large jewelled cross in her right hand and a star behind the wings. Surrounding the figure, the legend VICTORIA AVGGG(ustorum trium) H and a beaded rim. On the exergue, CON(stantinopoli) OB(ryzum), i.e. minted in Constantinople and made from pure gold.