Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 1115. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009.  Sold For $780. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

OSTROGOTHS. Theoderic. 493-526. AV Solidus (4.31 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. Good VF, evidence of having been placed in a bezel.

From the Giamba Collection.