

Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius I. Ravenna mint, c. 491-518 AD. Obv. DN ANASTA – SIVS PF AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVCVSTOROM. Victory advancing right with bust three-quarters left, holding wreath in right hand and globus cruciger in left; in right and left fields, stars; in exergue, COMO[B or R]. COI 13b; Ranieri 239; MEC 1, -; Kraus 86, 20. 1.43 g. 12.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice example. Insignificant nick on edge at reverse. About EF/Good VF.
Ex Christie's June 1984, 163.