GEPIDS. Uncertain king. 454-552. AR Quarter Siliqua (14mm, 0.40 g, 8h). Imitating a Ravenna mint Quarter Siliqua of Theoderic in the name of Anastasius I. Sirmium mint.Electronic Auction 467 Early Medieval & Islamic, Silver Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GEPIDS. Uncertain king. 454-552. AR Quarter Siliqua (14mm, 0.40 g, 8h). Imitating a Ravenna mint Quarter Siliqua of Theoderic in the name of Anastasius I. Sirmium mint. DVIIV(retrograde S)IIVIIVII(retrograde P)(retrograde P)V, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / (star) ITVNV + IVΛIIVI, Theoderic monogram. Cf. Stefan 1-3 (for type); cf. COI, p. 43, Fig. 22 (same); cf. Demo 73-4 (same); MEC 1, –. Light iridescence, areas of weak strike, slightly ragged flan. VF. |