CNG 94, Lot: 1564. Estimate $300. Sold for $380. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LOMBARDS, Lombardy. Uncertain king. Circa 568-690. AR 1/4 Siliqua (11mm, 0.49 g, 6h). Struck in the name of Justin II. Ravenna mint. Diademed and draped bust right / Staurogram with broad open bars; six-rayed star on either side; all within wreath. Cf. Ranieri 428 (1/2 siliqua); Arslan –; MIBE X5; BMC Vandals 16; cf. MEC 1, 295-7 (in the name of Justinian I). VF, toned.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 85 (15 September 2010), lot 1299.