The Ostrogoths. 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 AVCC TI Victory standing l., holding long jewelled cross; in r. field, star, and in exergue CONOBR (BR ligate). BMC Vandals –. Kraus –. Lacam pl. 54, 18 (this coin) (Ticinum). MEC I, –. RIC –.
Very rare. An area of weakness on obverse and a metal
flaw on reverse, otherwise extremely fine
Ex M. Dürr - R. Michel 8 November 1999, Lacam, 248 and NAC 93, 2016, 1125 sales.