THE OSTROGOTHS
Athalaric, Theodahad and Witigis, 526-540
Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I, 527-565. Tremissis, Roma 530-539, AV 1.47 g. DN IVSTINI – ANVS PF AVC (AV ligate) Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM Victory advancing r. with bust three-quarters l., holding wreath in r. hand and globus cruciger in l.; in r. field, star, and in exergue, COMOB. BMC Vandals 13 (Ravenna). MIB I, 29a var. (PG) Kraus 10 (Ravenna). MEC I, 123. Metlich 373.
Rare. Of lovely style and extremely fine
Ex Sternberg XIX, 198, 1077, and Spink 13 July 2000, Dreesman collection, 954 sales.
Exergual line that ends with two dots.
Price realized | 1'500 CHF |
Starting price | 1'000 CHF |
Estimate | 1'250 CHF |