OSTROGOTHS. Athalaric, 526-534. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.43 g, 6 h), in the name of Justin I (518-527). Rome, circa 526-527. D N IVSTI-NVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin I facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG A / COMOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long voided cross in her right hand; in field to left, star. MEC 1, -. Metlich 32 var. (AV not ligate). MIB 1, pl. 37, 24 var. (AV not ligate). Very rare. Very fine.