THE OSTROGOTHS
Theoderic, 493-526
Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius, 491-518 . Tremissis, uncertain mint 493-526, AV 1.48 g. DN ANASTA – SIVS PP AVC Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORIA AVCVSTORVM Victory advancing r. with bust three-quarters l., holding wreath in r. hand and globus cruciger in l.; in r. field, star, and in exergue, CONOB. BMC Vandals –. Kraus –. MIB I, –. MEC I, –. Metlich –.
Apparently unrecorded. About extremely fine
Ex Vecchi sale 5, 1997, 1082.
Worth noting are the larger globe and the position of Victory’s right arm which is much higher compared to its left: normally these are level.