Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 1125. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009.  Sold For $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

OSTROGOTHS. Uncertain king. Circa 530-539. AV Tremissis (1.48 g, 6h). In the name of Justinian I. Rome or Ravenna mint. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and cross on globe; star to right; COIIOn. Cf. COI 37.1 (Athalaric-Witigis); MIB -; MEC 1, -. VF, struck with rusty dies.

From the Giamba Collection.