The Ostrogoths, Theoderic (493-526), Solidus; AV (4,40 g; 19 mm)
In the name of Anastasius. Rome, c.ca 491-518. D N ANASTA – SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters r., holding spear and shield decorated with horseman-enemy motif; Rv. VICTOR – I – AVGGGA, Victory standing l., holding long jewelled cross; in field r., star and in exergue, COMOB. MIB I pl. 36, 9; MEC I 112; Arslan-Metlich, The Coinage of Ostrogothic Italy, 8.2. Good very fine / near extremely fine.