THE OSTROGOTHS
Theoderic, 493-526
Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Zeno, 474-491 . Solidus, uncertain mint 493-526, AV 4.45 g. DN ZENO – PERP AVC Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, three-quarters r., holding spear and decorated shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. VICTORI – A AVCCC IRB (ligate) Victory standing l., holding long jewelled cross; in r. field, star, and in exergue, CONOR. Lacam pl. 54, 9 (this coin) (Ticinum). MEC I, –. RIC –.
Very rare. An almost invisible nick on obverse field, otherwise extremely fine
Ex M. Dürr - R. Michel sale 8 November 1999, Lacam, 244.