Small coin BIG “N” [solved]

(coins9) - What coin have a big "N" on them?

I'm having fun trying to track down this little copper coin so I've put it on the forum to see if anyone has any suggestions.

Roy

Metal: Copper
Weight: 0.61
Size: 8.49
Thickness 1.77

why N? maybe a Z :D

This could be a hunch, but Byzantine maybe?

Quote: "KennyG"​This could be a hunch, but Byzantine maybe?

​This was my first thought too - but the Byzantine/Greek numeral system had the letters M I K E (and the roman X too).

Hi Roy,
It looks like one of the late Roman rulers Monogram coins but I cant think which one it is off top of my head.
I will have a look when I get 5 mins.

Quote: "Ninebobnote"​Hi Roy,
​It looks like one of the late Roman rulers Monogram coins but I cant think which one it is off top of my head.
​I will have a look when I get 5 mins.

Thanks for your suggestion. ​I typed in monogram of Marcian and came up with the following link:
http://www.ancientcoins.ca/RIC/RIC10/RIC10_ZenoE.htm


ZENO. Second reign, 476-491 AD. Æ Nummus (0.84 gm, 12h). Thessalonica mint. DN ZENOC P F AVG (?), Pearl-diademed, draped bust right / Monogram, THS in exergue. RIC X 958 (Image courtesy CNG)

What do you think?

Wow - that's a very intresting era ! Great stuff !

Hi Roy,
I f you rotate picture 1 180* clockwise that will give you the correct image, your coin appears to have the symbols above and below which makes me think it is more likely to be RIC X 959.
Even in that condition its a very nice and rare coin, nice pick up.
I have a Marcian in my collection but not yet snagged a Zeno, PM me if it doesn't fit in your collection Roy.
LOL just re-read my post, you can turn it anti-clockwise if you want I must be tired

Thanks for the confirmation and revised RIC#. I have rotated the coin as suggested and will enter it in the catalogue.

Roy

I am at a quandary as to how to enter this coin.

Info I have on the coin is:
ZENO. Second reign, 476-491 AD. Æ Nummus (0.84 gm, 10mm). Thessalonica mint. DN ZENOC P F AVG (?),

Do I enter it under Rome (ancient)
Rome Provinces
or Byzantine.

Ancient Roman Roy.
I still like it