CNG 94, Lot: 1562. Estimate $2000. Sold for $3250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

VISIGOTHS, Spain. Uncertain king. Circa 507-580. AV Tremissis (18mm, 1.21 g, 6h). In the name of Justin II. Narbonne mint. Struck circa 565-580s. (retrograde C)ΛVΛIII IT(retrograde S)ΛIIIC, diademed and draped bust left; small cross on breast / ΛVOOT ΛVTCIV, crude Victory advancing right, holding palm frond and wreath; OOI(retrograde C) in exergue. Tomasini Group JII 5b; Chaves –; MEC 1 –; C.C. 1364 (this coin). EF. Very rare variety with portrait and Victory to left.

Ex Caballero de las Yndias Collection (Part III, Aureo & Calicó, 21 October 2009), lot 1230.