But Leo I was not fooled and he nominated his own candidate, Julius Nepos, and sent him off towards Italy. Gundobad evaporated and Glycerius, not wishing to confront Leo's will, abdicated peacefully to Nepos. For his peaceful disposition in surrender he escaped execution and was subsequently made Bishop of Salona and then Milan.
RIC 3101 Solidus Obv: DNGLVCERIVSFPAVG - Diademed (rosettes), draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: VICTORIAAVGG Exe: R/V/COMOB - Glyceirus standing, facing, stepping on step, holding cross and Victory on globe. (Ravenna).
RIC 3108 Tremissis Obv: DNGLVCERIVSFPAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: No legend Exe: COMOB - Wreath, cross within. (Ravenna).