Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 2228. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $655. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

OSTROGOTHS. Uncertain king. AD 526-540. AV Solidus (4.30 g, 6h). Ravenna(?) mint. Struck in the name of Justinian I, circa AD 530-539. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; helmet without trefoil, diadem ribbons “flying” to left / Victory standing left, holding long cross, six-rayed star in left field, • above Victory and at each end of exergual line; L//COMOB. Cf. COI 36 (Athalaric, Theodahad, and Witigis); cf. MIB 1, 28 (Athalaric/ Theodohad) and 31 (Witigis); Demo 135 (Athalaric; Rome); MEC 1, -. VF, lightly toned.

From the Marc Poncin Collection.