Auction 19
Estimate: 1500 CHF
OSTROGOTHS. Theoderic, 493-526. Solidus (Gold, 20.5 mm, 4.42 g, 6 h), in the name of Anastasius I, Rome, 493-518. D N ANASTA-SIVS P F AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, holding spear with his right hand and with a shield, ornamented with a horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. VICTOR-I-A AVGGG Θ / COMOB Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; in field to right, star; in the field to left, monogram of RM. Arslan 2-3. BMC Vandals 63. COI 6. MIB 7. Toned. Minor marks and scuff on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.