CNG 100, Lot: 337. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

OSTROGOTHS. Theoderic. 493-526. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.44 g, 6h). In the name of Byzantine emperor Anastasius (491-518). Mediolanum (Milan) mint. Dated IY 4 (495/6). D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG, diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / VICTORI-A AVCCC Δ (date), Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; MD monogram to left, star to right; CONOB. COI 23; MIB 18; MEC 1, –. Good VF. Rare.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, purchased from Classical Numismatic Group, June 1991.