Watch List notes:

BARBARIC COINAGE IMITATING IMPERIAL ISSUES
The Herulians. Odovacar, 476-493.

In the name of Zeno, 474-491. Solidus, uncertain mint in Italy 476-493, AV 4.18 g. D N ZENO – PERP AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters r., holding spear and shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. VICTORI – A AVGGGS Victory standing l., holding long jeweled cross; in r. field, star and in exergue, CONOB. RIC –. MEC 1 –. Lacam –.
Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Minor areas
of weakness on reverse, otherwise extremely fine


Ex M&M 52, 1975, 818 (as Zeno, Rome); Dürr-Michel, 8 November 1999, Lacam, 237; Gemini VIII, 2011, 508 (as Theodoric), and NAC 75, 2013, 412 sales.