Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 1126. Estimate $300. Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009. Sold For $350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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OSTROGOTHS. Uncertain king. Circa 530-539. AV Tremissis (1.34 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, two pellets at each end of ground line; COMOB. COI 37.2 (Athalaric-Witigis); MIB -; MEC 1, -. VF, evidence of having been placed in a bezel, a bit wavy.
From the Giamba Collection. Ex Nomisma 18 (11 April 2001), lot 324.