THE OSTROGOTHS
Theoderic, 493-526
Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius, 491-518. Quarter siliqua, Roma 493-526, AR 0.88 g. [DN ANAST] – ASIVS AVC Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r.; below bust, R . Rev. Monogram of Theoderic within wreath; in field, cross above. BMC Vandals 23 var. (without R). Kraus 37. MIB I, 39a var. (without R). MEC I, 118 var. (without R). Metlich 45a.
Light iridescent tone and about extremely fine / extremely fine
Ex Kunst und Munzen 10, 1973, 185, and Leu 77, 2000, 781 sales.