Watch List notes:

THE OSTROGOTHS
Theoderic, 493-526

Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius, 491-518. Solidus, Mediolanum 493-526, AV 4.48 g. DN ANASTA – SIVS PP 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 monogram of Theoderic Victory standing l., holding long jewelled cross; in l. field, MD (in monogram), in r., star and in exergue, CONOB. BMC Vandals –. Kraus 10 var. (this obverse die but CONOBI on exergue). Urlich-Bansa 195. MIB I, 17b var. (this obverse die but CONOBI on exergue). Lacam –. MEC I, –. Metlich 21 (this coin illustrated).
Exceedingly rare, apparently three specimens known of which this is the only
one in private hands. Traces of mounting, otherwise about very fine


Ex Sternberg sale XVII, 1986, Hahn collection, 729.
This coin formerly belonged to the Hahn collection. It is the only example in private hands, the other three known being in museums.