CNG 90, Lot: 1974. Estimate $500. Sold for $2100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

VISIGOTHS, Spain. Uncertain king. Circa 507-580. AV Tremissis (17mm, 1.50 g, 5h). In the name of Justin II. Narbonne mint. IV(retrograde S)TII IIIΛVΛ, diademed and draped bust right; small cross on breast / VI(retrograde C)TVΛ ITORVΛΦ, crude Victory advancing right, holding palm frond and wreath; COIIO in exergue. Tomasini 504 (same obverse die as illustration); Chaves 59; MEC 1, 205. VF, die rust on obverse.

Ex Coin Galleries (24 July 2001), lot 318.