Migrations of the German Tribes-The Ostrogoths
Odovacar (476-493) - Solidus 477-480 struck in the name of Zeno (474-491) - Mint: Mediolanum - Obverse: Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters right, holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif - Reverse: Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; on sides, M - D, COMOB in exergue - gr. 4,39 - Exceedingly rare. Light reddish tone and minor edge marks, otherwise, about extremely fine - Ex NAC sale 120, 6 October 2020, lot 917 Lacam pl. 43, 126 (this obverse die) (Julius Nepos). MEC I, -. RIC 3229 (these dies)