The Ostrogoths
Theoderic (493-526) - Solidus 493-526 struck in the name of Anastasius (491-518) - Mint: Rome - 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; in right field, star, COMOB in exergue - gr. 4,37 - Very rare. Graffito on obverse and edge scuff at eleven o' clock on reverse, otherwise extremely fine - Ex NAC sale 93, 24 May 2016, lot 1140 and NAC sale 25, 25 June 2003, lot 643 MIB 6. MEC I, 113. Metlich 4