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Lot # 577 - Vandals in North Africa and Sardinia. Hilderic (523-530). AE Nummus. Obv. [HILD]I RE[X] Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Cross pattée within wreath. Cf. MEC 1, 24-5; Cf. BMC Vandals 9; Cf. Lulliri 2013, 426ff. AE. 0.56 g. 9.00 mm. RR. Very rare and in excellent condition for issue. Earthen deep olive green patina. Good VF.
Spectacular Godas' Portrait
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Lot # 578 - Vandals in Sardinia. Godas (533 AD). AE Nummus, 533 AD. Obv. Blundered legend. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Large A. Cf. Lulliri 2013, 885ff. AE. 0.58 g. 9.00 mm. R. Rare and in exceptional condition for issue. Outstanding portrait, dark green patina. About EF. The Vandals first occupied Sardinia in 456, but only controlled the majority of the island by 474. Under new rule, the administrative system did not change much, although for some people to keep their land, they needed to pay lump sums. In 433, while the Vandal Kingdom was falling and Sardinia gained a great amount of autonomy, the governor of the island, Godas, declared himself King. Even so, the Vandal king, Gelimer (530-534), did not support Godas. He sent his brother to the island, who executed Godas the same year Godas declared himself king. The island remained under Vandal control until 534, when the Vandal Kingdom dismantled and the island went to the Byzantines. (Wikidata: Q3974089).
Ostrogothic "Zeno" Solidus
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Lot # 579 - Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic as kings of the Goths (474-493). AV Solidus, in the name of Zeno, uncertain mint, c. 490-491 AD. Obv. D N Z (Z inverted)ENO P-ERP F AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield. Rev. VICTORI - A AVGGG ? (uncertain letter). Victory standing left, holding long cross; star in right field; in exergue, COMOB. COI pp. 11, fig. 3 (Odovacar); RIC X pp. 215-216 and cf. 3654 (R4); Lacam Class II, 70-71. AV. 4.44 g. 20.50 mm. RRR. Very rare. Slightly bent flan and minor scratch on left reverse field. VF. The western solidi struck in the name of Zeno are of problematic attribution. At the inception of Zeno's second reign, Odovacar controlled Italy, and ostensibly struck coinage there in the name of Zeno. By 488 AD, though, relations between Zeno and Odovacar had deteriorated, and according to the Excerpta Valesiana (11.49), Zeno commanded Theoderic to take Italy from Odovacar. Metlich (COI) argues that the western solidi in Zeno's name were probably issued by Odovacar at Rome, but notes the possibility of some also belonging to Theoderic. Kent (RIC, p. 215) thought that they were struck by both Odovacar and Theoderic, and the differentiation was determined by mint and date of issue, but the distinction was not possible in most cases. For this particular type, however, Lacam notes that the slender portrait, with its high crest, and the outline of the cross on the reverse are the signature characteristics of the northern mints under Theoderic's control. However, Lacam also notes that P-ERP in the obverse legend is a convention of the Rome mint at this time, and the G at the end of the reverse legend appears to be a modification of the traditional G• of Odovacar's issues. Based on these characteristics, Lacam concludes that the issue was struck by Theoderic at a mint in the vicinity of Rome while campaigning against Odovacar. These characteristics could also lead to a conclusion that this is the first issue of Theoderic at Rome following his capture of the city from Odovacar. The legends are a natural progression from those of Odovacar, and the 'northern' mint style could be the result of a transfer of die engravers to Rome from Theoderic's previous mints. The fact that Zeno was dead by the time of Rome's fall to Theoderic (AD 293) led Lacam to conclude that the issue was earlier while Theoderic was on campaign. Nonetheless, it would not be unusual for an issue of this period to be struck in the name of a deceased emperor. Regardless of which theory is correct this is certainly a historically significant issue. The Ostrogoths were one of a number of Germanic tribes that ravaged the Roman Empire while under the domination of the Huns. After the Hunnic kingdom fell in AD 454, the Ostrogoths were settled in northern Pannonia as foederati. In AD 488, the emperor Zeno called on the Ostrogothic king, Theoderic, to overthrow Odovacar, who had been ruling Italy for the emperor, but had recently become an opponent. Theoderic complied, and hostilities lasted until Odovacar was finally defeated in AD 493. Theoderic was to rule Italy until the emperor arrived, but Zeno died before this occurred. As a result, the Ostrogoths established their own kingdom in Italy, under the authority of the emperor in Constantinople. Over the first thirty years, under Theoderic and then his grandson, Athalaric, Italy experienced a period of relative tranquility. The prosperity of the kingdom was shattered in AD 535, when the Byzantine emperor Justinian I sent his general Belisarius to return Italy to ‘Roman’ rule. Although Belisarius was on the brink of accomplishing this goal, Justinian was forced to recall him to lead the imperial forces against the Persians in the east. Afterward, a quick succession of inept kings followed, until Baduila ascended the throne in AD 541. A popular king, he restored most of Italy to the Ostrogoths and sparked a revival of their fortunes, but was eventually killed in action against the Byzantines at Busta Gallorum in AD 552. His successor, Theia, died that same year, and only a few independent pockets of Ostrogothic resistance held out until the last stronghold was taken in AD 562. (CNG 72, 2006, 2213 note).
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Lot # 580 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theoderic (493-526). AR Quarter Siliqua in the name of Justin I, Ravenna mint, c. 518-526 AD. Obv. DN IVSTI NVS P AVC. Pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Monogram of Theoderic; cross above; all within wreath. COI 55; Ranieri 258; MEC 1, 121 (Ravenna or Milan); MIB 49 (Rome). AR. 0.69 g. 11.50 mm. R. Rare, handsome and sharply struck. Lovely old cabinet tone. A very attractive coin. Good VF.
Superb Athalaric Solidus
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Lot # 581 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AV Solidus in the name of Justinian I. Rome mint, c. 527-530 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINI - ANVS PP AVG (AV ligate). Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTOR-I-A AVGGG A. Victory standing left, holding long cross; star in left field; in exergue, COMOB. COI 34; MEC 1, 122; MIB 28. AV. 4.43 g. 21.00 mm. R. Rare. A choice example, sharply struck and well centred on a broad flan, from masterly engraved and detailed dies. Insignificant mark at 12 o'clock of obverse annular border, otherwise. Good VF/About EF. In AD 493, the Ostrogoth Theoderic was sent by the emperor Zeno to remove the then-ruler of Italy, the Skiric Odoacer (who had had dismissed the last Roman emperor of the West), and to then serve as Zeno’s imperial representative there. While the Ostrogoths were technically subordinates of the Byzantine emperor, for which reason they struck coinage in his name, they were, in reality, the de facto rulers of the Italian peninsula. (CNG 275, 259 note).
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Lot # 582 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AE Nummus in the name of Justinian I, Rome mint. Obv. [ ]N IV[ ] Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Monogram of Athalaric, within wreath. MIB 80; COI 88 (2 1/2 Nummi); Morello 27 (same). AE. 1.00 g. 11.50 mm. R. Rare and nice. Lovely earthen emerald green patina. VF.
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Lot # 583 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AE Nummus in the name of Justinian I, Rome mint. Obv. IVSTI[ ] Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Monogram of Athalaric, within wreath. MIB 80; COI 88 (2 1/2 Nummi); Morello 27 (same). AE. 1.15 g. 10.50 mm. R. Rare. A choice, well centred example, in outstanding condition for issue. Nice bright olive green patina. Good VF.
Hitherto Unknown Pseudo-Imperial Tremissis
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Lot # 584 - Uncertain Germanic Tribes (?) Early to Mid 6th century AD. AV Tremissis, imitating a Constantinople mint tremissis of Justinian I, uncertain mint. Obv. ONIVSTIИI - ΛИVƧPPΛVC. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICIORIΛΛVCVSTORVM. Victory standing facing, head left, advancing right, holding wreath and globus cruciger; star to right; COИOB beneath. Unlisted in the standard references and apparently unpublished. AV. 1.44 g. 15.00 mm. RRRR. Of the greatest rarity and superb. EF.
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Lot # 585 - Lombardic Italy. The Interregnum (574/5-584/5), Faroald I (?). AR Quarter Siliqua imitating Tiberius II Constantine (578-582) or Maurice Tiberius (582-602). Pseudo-Ravenna mint. Obv. Garbled legend: YDMH-OCC(II?). Diademed and draped bust right. Dotted border. Rev. Cross potent on two steps, within wreath. Cf. BMC Vandals (Wroth) p. 127 and pl. XVIII, 20-21 (Lombards Kings, Interregnum). For prototypes, cf. D.O. 65, Sear 471 (Tib. II) and D.O. 288, Sear 593 (Maur. Tib.). AR. 0.39 g. 10.50 mm. RRR. 5h. Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for issue. Superb old cabinet tone. EF. After the death of Alboin's successor (574 or 575) the Rule of the Dukes was an interregnum in the Lombard Kingdom (574/5–584/5) during which Italy was ruled by the Lombard dukes of the old Roman provinces and urban centres. Faroald I (died 591 or 592) was the first Duke of Spoleto, which he established during the decade of interregnum. He led the Lombards into the centre of the Italian Peninsula while Zotto led them into the south. In 579 Faroald sacked Classis, the harbour of Ravenna. Between 584 and 588, Classis was retaken by Droctulf.
Cunipert at Pavia
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Lot # 586 - Lombardic Italy. Cunipert (688-700). AV Tremissis. Obv. DИ CVИ-IИCPЄ. Diademed bust right, RX on chest. Rev. DИ CVИIИCPЄRT REX IT. Stylized Victory standing facing, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger (?). Cf. Bernareggi 12 var. (obverse legend, N before head); MEC 1, -; Wroth -. AV. 1.28 g. 21.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. A superb example, warm toning. EF.
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Lot # 587 - Lombardic Italy. Desiderius (757-774). AV Tremissis, Mediolanum mint. Obv. DN DI·S:I:DI:RIVS RX. Cross potent. Rev. + FLA MEDIOLANO. Stellate symbol within circle; leaves in voids. CNI 8 var; Crippa (Verri) 1; Bernareggi 159/165; MEC 1, -; Fried. 669. AV. 0.95 g. 17.00 mm. RRR. Very rare. EF/About EF. Ex Gorny & Mosch 232, lotto 675. The last of the Lombard kings to rule in Italy, Desiderius was not a member of the royal family, but an important officer in the royal court. Upon the death of his predecessor, Aistulf, Desiderius was appointed king. Like his predecessors, Desiderius hoped to expand Lombardic power in Italy, but this policy led to conflict with the papacy and the southern Italian dukedoms, including Benevento and Spoleto, all of whom had been moving closer to the Carolingian sphere of influence. Desiderius was able to exercise control over the southern dukedoms. His attempt to intervene in papal affairs was less successful; his appointee, the Antipope Philip reigned for only a single day. And to achieve a rapprochement with the Carolingians, Desiderius gave his daughter, Desiderata, in marriage to Charlemagne. The marriage lasted only briefly and Desiderata was soon returned to her father. This, combined with Desiderius’ support of Gerberga, the widow of Charlemagne’s brother, Carloman I, resulted in a war between the Carolingians and the Lombards. Desiderius was eventually defeated and forced to retire to a monastery where he died.
Handsome Gregory Solidus
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Lot # 588 - The Lombards at Beneventum. Gregory (732-739/740). AV Solidus in the name of Justinian II, 732-739 AD. Obv. DNI (blundered) ИVS (S retrograde) PP (uncertain letter). Crowned and bearded bust facing, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger. Rev. VIVIToR-ΔVϚVS (S retrograde) pellet. Cross potent on globe set on three steps; G to left, CONOB in exergue. Cf. MIR (Italia merid.) 154; Cf. MEC 1, 1089; Cf. CNI pp. 134-5, 44-55; cf. LBSI 27; cf. Sambon 388. AV. 4.13 g. 21.00 mm. R. Rare and in excellent condition for issue. Lovely light warm patina, with reddish hues. About EF. According to MEC (1, p.575) it is not certain how coins with G in the reverse field should be distributed between Gregory, Gottschalk and Gisulf II. Gregory (died 739/740) was a nephew of Liutprand , who appointed him Duke of Beneventum in 732 or thereabouts after removing both the usurper Audelais and the minor Gisulf II. He was married to Giselperga.
Grimoald III with Charlemagne
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Lot # 589 - The Lombards at Beneventum. Grimoald III, with Charlemagne, king of the Franks (788-806). AV Solidus, 788-792 AD. Obv. GRIM - ⧾ - VAL DX, crowned and bearded bust facing, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger. Rev. • DOMS - CAR•RX (ligate). Cross potent, cross of four pellets above; G-R across field, pellet to either side of base; beneath, VIC (wedge). CNI p. 154, 1-2; MIR (Italia merid.) 184; LBSI 59;BMC Vandals p. 170.. AV. 3.82 g. 20.50 mm. RR. Very rare and pleasant. Good VF. Grimoald was the younger son of Arichis II and became duke after the death of his father. At the beginning he was a vassal of Charlemagne, the Frankish king, and together they defeated the Byzantines in Sicily, helping Desiderius’ son, Adalgis. Soon after, wishing to maintain his independence, Grimoald III resumed the title of Princeps. (NAC 93, 1335 note).
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Lot # 590 - The Lombards at Beneventum. Grimoald III, with Charlemagne, king of the Franks (788-806). AV Tremissis. Obv. + GRIM - - VAL DX (ligate). Crowned, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger. Rev. DOMS - CAR•RX (ligate). Cross potent, cross of four pellets above; G-R across field, pellet to either side of base; beneath, VIC (wedge). CNI XVIII, 7; Biaggi 316; BMC Vandals 7. Pale AV. 1.24 g. 16.00 mm. RR. Very rare and attractive. Good VF. Grimoald was the younger son of Arichis II and became duke after the death of his father. At the beginning he was a vassal of Charlemagne, the Frankish king, and together they defeated the Byzantines in Sicily, helping Desiderius’ son, Adalgis. Soon after, wishing to maintain his independence, Grimoald III resumed the title of Princeps. (NAC 93, 1335 note).
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Lot # 591 - The Lombards at Beneventum. Grimoald III as Princeps (792-806). AV Tremissis. Obv. GRIM-VALD. Crowned, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger. Rev. VITOR inverted Δ (four crossed pellets) PRINCIP. Cross potent on globe above step; G-R across field; below, CONO ꓭ. CNI 36; MEC 1, 1099 var. (PRINCI); BMC Vandals 14 var (same). Pale AV. 1.26 g. 17.00 mm. R. Rare and choice. Lovely reddish highlights in fields. Good VF.
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Lot # 592 - The Lombards at Beneventum. Sicard (832-839). AV Tremissis. Obv. +SIC wedge wedge ARDV• Crowned and draped bust facing, holding globus cruciger; wedge in right field. Rev. PRINCI VICTOR wedge. Cross potent, cross above; S-I across field; beneath, COИOꓭ. CNI 20; MEC 1, 1109/1110; D'Andrea-Moretti 82. Pale AV. 1.22 g. 17.00 mm. R. Rare, sharply struck and very attractive. About EF. Sicard was the son of Sico. His reign was characterised by the continuous wars with the Saracens and the Duchies of Naples, Sorrento and Amalfi, which he occupied in 838, moving some of its inhabitants to Salerno. Sicard was also a builder, having embellished Beneventum especially with churches. He was killed by a revolt of the Amalfitans, instigated by Radelchis treasurer of the Principality, which paved the way for a period of dissension and the definite division from Salerno. (NAC 93, 1340 note).
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Lot # 593 - The Lombards at Beneventum. Adelchis (833-878). AR Denarius. Obv. +ADELCHIS PRIN. Carolingian temple. Rev. +S•C•AM ARIA. Latin cross on three steps. CNI 4/6; MEC 1, 1113/114; D'Andrea-Moretti 93. AR. 1.12 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare. About EF.

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