Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 93  –  24 May 2016

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 93

A Very Important Collection of Coins of the Germanic Migration

Tu, 24.05.2016, from 11:00 AM CEST
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Description

THE OSTROGOTHS
Theoderic, 493-526
Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Zeno, 474-491 . Solidus, uncertain mint 493-526, AV 4.49 g. DN ZENO – PERP AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, three-quarters r., holding spear and decorated shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. VICTORI – A AVCCC THE (monogr.) Victory standing l., holding long jewelled cross; in r. field, star, and in exergue, CONOR. BMC Vandals –. Kraus –. Lacam pl. 55, 27 (this coin) (Bononia). MEC I, –.
Extremely rare. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex M. Dürr - R. Michel sale 8 November 1999, Lacam, 240.
Metlich does not assign solidi in the name of Zeno to Theoderic, even if tremisses and semisses are known. These issues with CONOR form a homogenous group that Lacam ascribes to Theoderic on the basis of the monogram THE.

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Price realized 8'500 CHF
Starting price 3'200 CHF
Estimate 4'000 CHF
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