The Ostrogoths. Unattributed coins of the Germanic tribes.
Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Zeno, 474-491. Solidus, uncertain mint 476-493, AV 4.19 g. DN ZENO – + PERP ΛVC Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters r., holding spear and decorated shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. VICTORI – Λ ΛVCCC S Victory standing l., holding long jewelled cross; in r. field, star, and in exergue, CONOB. BMC Vandals –. Kraus –. Lacam –. MEC I, – cf. 335 (Sardinia ?). RIC –.
Exceedingly rare. Minor metal flaw on obverse, otherwise very fine

Ex NAC sale 93, 2016, 1344.
*** Probably an issue of Odovacar or the Vandals.