OSTROGOTHS. Theoderic. 493-526. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.41 g, 12h). In the name of Byzantine emperor Anastasius I (491-518). Rome mint. D N ANASTA SIVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORI A AVCCC, Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; (RM) monogram to left, star to right; COMOB. COI 6; Lacam 91; MIB 7; BMC Vandals 63; MEC 1, –. Lightly toned, hint of smoothing in obverse field, traces of underlying luster. EF. Rare.
From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Sovereign Rarities, January 2020.