OSTROGOTHS. Theodoric. In the name of Anastasius I, 491-518 AD. Uncertain Mint

AV Solidus, 4.48g (20mm, 6h). D N ANASTASIVS PERP AVG, helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman and fallen enemy motif / VICTORIA AVGGG Ɐ, Victory standing facing, head to left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, •CONOB• in exergue.References: Ladich 10 var. (obv. legend, Mediolanum mint); Metlich 8 var. (obv. legend, officina A, Rome mint); MEC 1, 112 var. (same); BMC Vandals 61 var. (same); Lacam -Grade: Slight wear on the face, otherwise sharply struck and in excellent condition. Near Mint State. (bz1044)#block-yui_3_17_2_1_1664707604916_58624 {

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Theodoric was king of the Ostrogoths, a Germanic tribe that originated in the Balkans, as well as ruler of the Independent Ostrogothic Kingdom of Italy, a regent for the Visigoths and finally a patrician of the Eastern Roman Empire. His influence stretched from far. This coin was struck in the name of Anastasius I.