Fine Style Theoderic Solidus

Triton XIX, Lot: 706. Estimate $3000. Sold for $3250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

OSTROGOTHS. Theoderic. 493-526. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.47 g, 6h). In the name of Anastasius I. Rome mint, 1st officina. Struck circa 491-518. D N ANASTA SIVS P F AVG, helmeted, diademed, and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORI A AVCCC, Victory standing left, holding jeweled cross in right hand; star to right; A//COMOB. COI 8; MIB 9; MEC 1, 112. Choice EF, lightly toned with traces of underlying luster. Fine style.