The Ostrogoths

CNG 100, Lot: 333. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

OSTROGOTHS. Theoderic. 493-526. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.42 g, 6h). In the name of Byzantine emperor Anastasius (491-518). Rome mint. D N ANASTA-SIVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / VICTORI-A AVCCC Θ, Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; RM monogram to left, star to right; COMOB. COI 6; MIB 7; MEC 1, –. VF, scrape on neck, die breaks. Rare.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Schweizerische Kreditanstalt 2 (27 April 1984), lot 658.

Most scholars interpret the Θ at the end of the reverse legend as standing for Theoderic, rather than as a date or officina.