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Auction 93  24 May 2016
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Lot 1121

Estimate: 2500 CHF
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Theoderic, 493-526

Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Zeno, 474-491. Solidus, uncertain mint 493-526, AV 4.49 g. DN ZENO – PERP AVC Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, three-quarters r., holding spear and decorated shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. VICTORI – A AVCCC Γ Victory standing l., holding long jewelled cross; in r. field, star, and in exergue, CONOBR (BR ligate). BMC Vandals –. Kraus –. Lacam pl. 54, 7 (this coin) (Ticinum). MEC I, –. RIC –.
Extremely rare. Graffito in obverse field, otherwise good extremely fine


Ex M. Dürr - R. Michel sale 8 November 1999, Lacam, 243.


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