The Ostrogoths
Athalaric (526-534) - Solidus 527-530 struck in the name of Justinian (527-565) - Mint: Rome - Obverse: Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters right, holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif - Reverse: Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; in left field, star, COMOB in exergue - gr. 4,43 - Very rare. Virtually mint state MIB 28. MEC I, 122. Metlich 34