Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 1108. Estimate $150.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009.  Sold For $170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

VANDALS. Pseudo-Imperial coinage. Circa 440-490. AR Siliqua (1.67 g, 9h). In the name of Honorius. Pseudo-Ravenna mint in Carthage. Struck under Gaiseric or Huneric, 470s-early 480s. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and spear; [RVPS in exergue]. MEC 1, 2-3; Morrisson & Schwartz 85; BMC Vandals 6-9. Near VF, a few light scratches.

From the Giamba Collection.