OSTROGOTHS. Theoderic. As king of the Goths, 474/5-493, or ruler of Italy, 493-526. AR Quarter Siliqua (11.5mm, 0.59 g, 6h). In the name of the Byzantine emperor Anastasius I. Ravenna mint. Struck 493-518. Good VF.Electronic Auction 567 Early Medieval, Silver Estimate: $ 100 |
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OSTROGOTHS. Theoderic. As king of the Goths, 474/5-493, or ruler of Italy, 493-526. AR Quarter Siliqua (11.5mm, 0.59 g, 6h). In the name of the Byzantine emperor Anastasius I. Ravenna mint. Struck 493-518. D N ΛNΛS[...]NΛC[...]S (sic), pearl-diademed and mantled bust right / Theodericus monogram; cross above; all within wreath with large central jewel. COI 45c; Ranieri 249; MIB 39b (Rome); MEC 1, 118 (Rome). Deeply toned, slight double strike, edge chipped. Good VF. |