The First King of Italy
End of the Western Roman Empire

CNG 105, Lot: 1024. Estimate $1500. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Odovacar. King of Italy, AD 476-493. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.48 g, 6h). In the name of Zeno. Uncertain Italian mint. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman spearing enemy below / Victory standing left, holding jeweled cross; star to right; COMOB. Cf. RIC X 3628 and 3630 (Zeno); Depeyrot –; Lacam –. Good VF, die rust, reverse double strike, edge marks. Rare.