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Auction 93  24 May 2016
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Lot 1344

Estimate: 1500 CHF
Price realized: 1200 CHF
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UNATTRIBUTED COINS OF THE GERMAN TRIBES

Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Zeno, 474-491. Solidus, uncertain mint 476-493, AV 4.19 g. DN ZENO – + PERP ΛVC Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, three-quarters r., holding spear and decorated shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. VICTORI – Λ ΛVCCC S Victory standing l., holding long jewelled cross; in r. field, star, and in exergue, CONOB. BMC Vandals –. Kraus –. Lacam –. MEC I, – cf. 335 (Sardinia ?) RIC –.
Exceedingly rare. Minor metal flaw on obverse, otherwise very fine


Probably an issue of Odovacar or the Vandals.


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