The Ostrogoths. Unattributed coins of the Germanic tribes.
Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus, uncertain mint 527-565, AV 4.36 g. DN IVSTINI – ΛΛNVS PΓ ΛV Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters r., holding spear and decorated shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. VICTOR – I – Λ ΛVCCC Λ Victory standing l., holding long jewelled cross; in l. field, star, and in exergue, COM[...]. For the type, cf. BMC Vandals 1. Kraus 1. MIB 28. MEC I, 122. Metlich 36.
Good very fine
Ex Hirsch 71, 1971, 1119; Spink 13 June 2000, Dreesman, 763 and NAC 93, 2016, 1352 sales.