Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 1183. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2007.  Sold For $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

OSTROGOTHS. Theoderic. 493-526. Æ 10 Nummi (2.96 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa 493-518. FELIX R AVENNA, crowned and draped bust of Ravenna right / Monogram of Ravenna within wreath. COI 78a; MIB I 72a; MEC 1, 145-9. EF, attractive black patina with earthen dusting. Exceptional for type.

Although these coins carry the name and monogram of Ravenna, almost all of the Ostrogothic bronze issues were struck at Rome (see COI pp. 48-9).