THE OSTROGOTHS
Theoderic, 493-526
Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Zeno, 474-491 . Solidus, uncertain mint 493-526, AV 4.47 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 S Victory standing l., holding long jewelled cross; in r. field, star, and in exergue, CONO[.]Z. BMC Vandals –. Kraus –. Lacam pl. 57, 60 (this coin). MEC I, –. RIC –.
Very rare. Good extremely fine
Ex M. Dürr - R. Michel sale 8 November 1999, Lacam, 251.