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ID:     721959
Type:     Goths, Vandals
Region:     OSTROGOTHS
City:     Royal Issues
Issuer:     Odovacar
Date Ruled:     AD 476-493
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Solidus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 476-493
Weight:     4.18 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     DII ZENO PER PF AVC
Obverse Description:     Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; diadem ribbons to left.
Reverse Description:     Victory standing left, holding long cross, star in right field; R-V across fields.
Mint Mark:     COMOB
Mint:     Ravenna
Primary Reference:     RIC X 3651 var. (Zeno)
Reference2:     COI p. 11
Reference3:     Lacam classe III, 1
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=85727
Grade:     Good VF
Notes:     Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1959 Very rare. From the Marc Poncin Collection. Ex Rauch 75 (6 May 2005), lot 980.