Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 1114. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009.  Sold For $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

OSTROGOTHS. Theoderic. 493-526. AV Solidus (4.35 g, 6h). In the name of Anastasius I. Rome mint, 1st officina. Struck circa 491-518. Helmeted, diademed, and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / Victory standing left, holding long cross in right hand; star to right; A//COMOB. COI 8; MIB 9; MEC 1, 112. Near EF, pleasing red-brown toning.

From the Giamba Collection.