Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 1138. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009.  Sold For $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

OSTROGOTHS. Uncertain king. Early to mid 6th century. Æ 42 Nummi (10.93 g, 6h). Countermarked early imperial bronze issue. Mark of valuation (XLII) cut into obverse of a Rome mint as of Vespasian with eagle-on-globe reverse (RIC II 322). COI -; Morrisson, Re-use 25; MEC 1, 72. Coin Good Fine, valuation mark clear. Rare.

From the Giamba Collection.