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Auction: 24121 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 34: Ancient Coins, featuring the Collection of Dr Hugh Shire - e-Auction
Lot: 221

Roman Empire, Zeno, second reign (AD 476-491), AV Solidus, possible Ostrogothic Issue, struck under Theoderic (491-518), D N ZENO PERP AVG, rosette-diademed, cuirassed and helmeted bust facing, holding spear over shoulder with right hand, and carrying shield with horseman and enemy motif in his left, rev. VICTORIA AVGGG G A, Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross, star to right field, COMOB in exergue, 4.41g (cf. NAC Spring Sale 21, lot 1470), graffito to reverse and some marks, but otherwise good very fine

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Estimate
£600 to £800

Starting price
£550