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Lot # 645 - Ostrogothic Italy, Odovacar (476-493). AV Solidus. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Zeno. Rome mint, c. 476-491 AD. Obv. DN ZENO PERP AVC. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG A. Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; in exergue, CONOR. COI p. 11; RIC X 3625 (Zeno); Lacam Class I, Type 2, 1 and pl. 50, 5. AV. 4.47 g. 20.00 mm. A choice example with slightly bright fields. Minor graffiti on reverse. About EF.
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Lot # 646 - Ostrogothic Italy, Odovacar (476-493). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Zeno. Mediolanum (Milan) mint, c. 476-491 AD. Obv. DN ZENO – PERP ΛVC (ΛV ligate). Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Cross potent; in exergue, COИOB; all within wreath. RIC X 3614. AV. 1.45 g. 14.00 mm. Well centred and choice example, lightly toned. Good VF.
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Lot # 647 - Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius I. Ravenna mint, c. 491-518 AD. Obv. DN ANASTA – SIVS PF AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVCVSTOROM. Victory advancing right with bust three-quarters left, holding wreath in right hand and globus cruciger in left; in right and left fields, stars; in exergue, COMO[B or R]. COI 13b; Ranieri 239; MEC 1, -; Kraus 86, 20. AV. 1.43 g. 12.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice example. Insignificant nick on edge at reverse. About EF/Good VF. Ex Christie's June 1984, 163.
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Lot # 648 - Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius I. Rome mint, c. 493-518 AD. Obv. DN ANASTASIVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM. Victory flying left on globe, holding wreath and palm-branch; in exergue, COMOB. COI ????; MEC 1, -; BMC Vandals 72 and pl. VII, 4 (same rev. die). AV. 1.47 g. 13.50 mm. Rare reverse type, apparently never offered in public sale, listed only by Wroth. In excellent condition for issue, superb, brilliant and lightly toned. Perfectly centred, in the finest barbaric style. Minor mark on reverse, otherwise. Good EF.
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Lot # 649 - Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526). AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius I. Ravenna mint, c. 493-526 AD. Obv. DN ANASTA-SIVS AVG. Pearl-diademed and mantled bust right. Rev. Monogram of Theodoric; cross above; all within wreath. Ranieri 249. AR. 0.70 g. 10.00 mm. RR. Very rare. A choice example, perfectly centred and in excellent conditions for issue. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 650 - Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526). AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justin I. Ravenna mint, c. 518-526 AD. Obv. D N IVS[TINVS P] AVC. Pearl-diademed and mantled bust right. Rev. Theodericus monogram; cross above; all within wreath with large central jewel. COI 55; Ranieri 258; MIB 49 (Rome); MEC 1, 121 (Ravenna or Milan). AR. 0.64 g. 11.00 mm. Choice example with lovely warm tone, underlying luster; slightly porous obverse surface. EF.
Athalaric Solidus
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Lot # 651 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AV Solidus in the name of Justinian I. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Rome mint, c. 527-530 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINI/ANVS PΓ AVG. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTOR-I-Λ ΛVGGGΛ. Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; star to left; in exergue, COMOB. COI ; cf. 36 (Ravenna); Cf. MEC 1, 122; MIB -; cf. 28; BMC Vandals, 1-4 and pl. VII, 16-17 (Ravenna); Krause pl. III, coin without number (Theoderic; Ravenna, not listed in text) and pl. V, 1 (Athalaric; Ravenna). AV. 4.44 g. 21.00 mm. R. Attractive example, in fine style; beautiful warm patina over bright surfaces; minor peripheral weakness. About EF.
Athalaric Solidus
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Lot # 652 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AV Solidus. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I, Rome mint, c. 527-530 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINI-ANVS PΓ AVG. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTOR-I-Λ ΛVGGGΛ. Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; star to left; in exergue, COMOB. COI cf. 36 (Ravenna); Cf. MEC 1, 122; MIB -; BMC Vandals, 1-4 and pl. VII, 16-17 (Ravenna); Kraus, pl. III, coin without number (Theoderic; Ravenna, not listed in text) and pl. V, 1 (Athalaric; Ravenna). AV. 4.40 g. 20.50 mm. R. Nice and brilliant, well struck with minor weakness on high points. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 653 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AR Half Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justin I. Ravenna mint, c. 526-534 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINVS AVC. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. DN/ ATHAL/ ARICVS/ REX all within wreath. COI 57b (obv.) and 59 (rev.); Ranieri -; cf. 278 (for obv.) and 282 var. (RIX. for rev); MEC 1, -; cf. 127 (for rev.); Kraus 31-32. AR. 0.67 g. 11.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, with obverse struck in the name of Justin I paired with a reverse bearing the title of REX, usually in combination with the obverse in the name of Justinian I. Choice example, lightly toned with warm hues. About EF. Kraus 31-32.
Amalasuntha Quarter Siliqua
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Lot # 654 - Ostrogothic Italy, Amalasuntha (534-535). AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint. Obv. [DN IVSTINI] ANVS AVG. Pearl-diademed and mantled bust right. Rev. Monogram of Theoderic (no cross above) within wreath. Ranieri 304 (Witigis); MEC 1, 138; MIB 59 (Witigis); COI 64 (Witigis); Kraus 3 (Hildebrand). AR. 0.74 g. 11.50 mm. RR. A superb example of this very rare and discussed issue. Sharply struck on sound metal; attractive light tone over brilliant surfaces. About EF/EF. This restitution series with the monogram of Theoderic has already been discussed by scholars. According to Grierson, it was struck during the early period of Theodahad's reign when Amalasuntha was formally the new sovereign. On these quarter siliquae, one finds the name of Justinian on the obverse and the monogram of Amalasunta's father on the reverse. For Grierson, only in this way could the Ostrogoths accept her reign. Hahn and Metlich have different opinions and they prefer to ascribe this series to Witigis. (NAC 93, 1206 note).
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Lot # 655 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theodahad (534-536). AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTI-NIAN AVG. Diademed and cuirassed bust right, wearing imperial mantle. Rev. DN/THEODA/HATHVS/REX within wreath. MEC 1, 139; COI 62; MIB 39.56; Ranieri 289. AR. 0.68 g. 11.00 mm. RRR. Very rare. Superb and sharply struck; darkly toned, underlying luster. Hair-line flan crack. EF.
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Lot # 656 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric to Witigis (526-540). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Rome or Ravenna mint, c. 527/30-539. Obv. DN IVSTINI-ANVS PF AVG (AV ligate). Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIΛ ΛVGVSTORVM. Victory advancing right on ground line with pellet at each end, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. COI 37 (Rome or Ravenna); Ranieri 296; MIB 29 (Rome); MEC 1, 123-4 (for type). AV. 1.48 g. 14.50 mm. R. Superb example with bright fields. EF.
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Lot # 657 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric to Witigis (526-540). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Rome or Ravenna mint, c. 527/30-539. Obv. DN IVSTINI-ANVS PΓ AVG (AV ligate). Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIΛ ΛVGVSTORVM. Victory advancing right on ground line with pellet at each end and in the centre, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. COI 37 (Rome or Ravenna); Ranieri 296; MIB 29 (Rome). AV. 1.43 g. 15.00 mm. R. Choice example, struck in fine style. Brilliant and lightly toned. EF.
Witigis Solidus
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Lot # 658 - Ostrogothic Italy, Witigis (536-539). AV Solidus. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint, c. 527-565 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINI-ΛNVS PΓ ΛVG. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIΛ ΛVGGGΙ. Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; star to left; in exergue, CO:MO:B. COI p. 29, fig. 17; MIB 31; MEC 1, -; BMC Vandals, -; Kraus -. AV. 4.42 g. 21.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Choice example of this rare issue, well struck in coarse but fine barbaric style; delicate warm patina over bright surfaces. About EF.
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Lot # 659 - Ostrogothic Italy, Witigis (536-539). AR Half Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVS[TI]NIAN AVI. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. DN/ VVIT/ ICES/ REX within laurel wreath. COI 63; Ranieri 298; MEC 1, 151; MIB 57. AR. 1.30 g. 14.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Choice example, sharply struck on sound metal; attractive dark tone over brilliant surfaces. Faint scratches on obverse. EF.
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Lot # 660 - Ostrogothic Italy, Baduila (541-552). AR Half siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius. Ticinum mint, c. 549/550-552 AD. Obv. D N ANASTASIVS. Pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust right, wearing imperial mantle. Rev. DN/ BADV/ ILA/ RIX in four lines within wreath. MEC 1, 155; COI 70a; MIB 63; BMC Vandals 14-16, 17; Ladich 18. AR. 1.41 g. 15.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Full weight and good metal. Lightly toned over brilliant surfaces, almost invisible flan crack. EF.
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Lot # 661 - Ostrogothic Italy, Baduila (541-552). AE Decanummium. Rome mint, c. 549-552 AD. Obv. [dN BADV]ILA REX. Crowned and draped bust facing. Rev. DN B/ ADV/ ILA/ REX in four lines within wreath. COI 97a; MIB 89a; MEC 1, 157/61. AE. 3.63 g. 17.00 mm. R. Rare. Emerald earthy green patina with reddish brown spots. Good VF.
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Lot # 662 - Ostrogothic Italy. Non-Regal Bronze Issue from the time of Theoderic and Athalaric. AE Follis. Early to mid 6th century. 'Countermarked' early Imperial bronze issue. XLII (mark of value = 42 Nummi) cut into obverse of AE As of Claudius. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR [...]. Bare head of Claudius left, XLII cut behind. Rev. LIBERTAS AVGVSTA SC. Libertas, draped, standing front, head right, holding pileus in her right hand and extending her left. For undertype, cf. Claudius RIC I (2nd ed.) 113. AE. 9.89 g. 31.00 mm. R. Rare and interesting, brown patina with malachite spots. Undertype Good F; mark of value. Good VF. These countermarked issues have long been considered as made in Vandalic North Africa, but the hoard evidence and the results of the latest studies makes it seem that they were, in fact, made in the Ostrogothic Italy, and were in use there during the first quarter or first half of the 6th century (Cf, NAC, May 1993, 457). The mark of value XLII refer to a twelfth of a silver unit valued at 500 nummi, which itself amount to the 24th fraction of a gold solidus valued at 12,000 nummi. (Cf. Grierson, MEC, p.28-31). These are not countermarked coins in the usual sense of word, since the LXII figure was not punched or stamped with a single instrument, but seems to have been cut or incised with several chisel strokes. (C. Morrisson,1983). J. Friedlander suggested that for the more finely incised series the pieces were certainly softened by fire in order to be able to engrave more easily the deep and crude strokes. (“Die Erwerbungen des Konigl. Munzkabinets vom 1.Jan.1877 bis 31 Marz 1878” ZfN VI, 1879, p.1-26). Such crude workmanship seem to point to the markings being done by private persons, at least in the case of the most anomalous countermarks. While for the more finely incised countermarks – like our outstanding example – the role of some official authority cannot be excluded. (C. Morrisson). Tentatively, Morrisson suggests that an official practice of marking and re-issuing older bronzes was followed with varying success by private individuals as and when they came into possession of similar pieces. The only paper devoted solely to these countermarked coins is : Morrisson, C. “The re-use of obsolete coins : the case of Roman imperial bronzes revived in the late fifth century” in: ed. C.N.L. (Brooke et al. Studies in Numismatic Method presented to Philip Grierson, Cambridge 1983).XLVI, 487.
Visigoth Tremissis
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Lot # 663 - Visigoths, Gaul. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-imperial coinage. In the name and types of the Roman emperor Valentinian III. Uncertain mint in Gaul, c. 417-507 AD. Obv. DN PLΛ VALENTINIΛNVS PF ΛVC. Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Latin cross pattée within wreath with small spiky leaves and large central jewel; curved disjointed ties flanking XIIX base ties; beneath, COMOB. RIC X 3721; MEC 1, 172; BMC Vandals 5 (Vandals); Reinhart 32. AV. 1.45 g. 14.50 mm. RR. Very rare and interesting issue. Minor metal flaw on the edge. Good VF.
Superb Sisebut
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Lot # 664 - Visigoths in Spain. Sisebut (612-621). AV Tremissis. Ispalia (Seville) mint. Obv. +SISEBVTVS RE. Mantled bust facing. Rev. + ISPΛLI PIVS. Mantled bust facing. MEC 1, 232 var. (pellets above cross on rev.); Miles, Visigoths 187a; CNV 219; MV 274a. AV. 1.48 g. 20.00 mm. Attractive coin, with lovely warm tone over brilliant surfaces. EF.
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Lot # 665 - The Lombards, Lombardy. Time of Authari-Agilulf (c. 568-690 AD). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial coinage. In the name of Maurice Tiberius (582-602), c. 582-690 AD. Obv. D N mΛVRI TIЬ PP AVI. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVCVSTORVM. Victory standing facing, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; to right, star; in exergue, CONOR. Cf. MEC 1, 301; cf. BMC Vandals 22-3; cf. Arslan type 1, 4. AV. 1.48 g. 16.50 mm. RR. Very rare, choice and interesting. Reddish deposits. EF.
Amazing Lombardic Tremissis
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Lot # 666 - The Lombards, Lombardy. Time of Authari-Agilulf (c. 568-690 AD). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Maurice Tiberius (582-602), c. 582-690 AD. Obv. Blundered legend. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Annular border in high relief. Rev. Blundered legend. Victory standing facing, holding globus cruciger in left hand and wreath in right; COIIOI in exergue. Annular border in high relief. MEC 1, 305-6; BMC Vandals 23 (Agilulf). AV. 1.31 g. 22.50 mm. RR. The letters of the legends validate that this coin is an imitation of Maurice Tiberius' tremissis struck at the Ravenna mint. This type, with its larger flan, was resumed after the period of Cunipert . Very rare, sharply struck and superb. Broad unclipped flan. EF. The Lombards were a Germanic people who were known since the time of Tacitus. By the early sixth century the Lombards had settled in Pannonia, and adopted the Arian religion. In AD 568/9, the Lombards began to invade Italy and quickly took control of the region from the Alps to the Po valley (later known as Lombardy), and established their capital at Pavia in AD 571 under their king, Alboin. Following the death of his successor in AD 574, the dukes could not agree on a new king, resulting in an interregnum of ten years. During this interval, two other independent Lombard duchies were founded in Spoleto and Benevento. With the exception of Liutprand (AD 712-744), the kings of Lombardy were weak and ineffectual, and the kingdom was finally crushed by Charlemagne in AD 774. The Lombards of Benevento thrived under its first dukes, Zotto and Arichis (AD 571-641), and its control expanded to the whole of southern Italy except Apulia and Calabria. Afterward, attacks from Lombardy, followed by the Carolingians, Byzantines, Papal States, and finally the Arab invaders, kept Benevento on the defensive, and its power waned. A civil war following the murder of Sicard in AD 839 resulted in the breakup of the greater duchy, and a number of insignificant Lombard dukes intermittently ruled over a greatly reduced Benevento until the mid-eleventh century. Like Benevento, the Lombard duchy of Spoleto was constantly assailed from all sides, and lost its independence after falling to Charlemagne in AD 776. Unlike Lombardy and Benevento, Spoleto has no known coinage. (Triton XI, 2006, 1074 note).
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Lot # 667 - The Lombards in Tuscany. Uncertain King. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Heraclius. Ravenna mint, c. 620-700 AD. Obv. DN HЄRAC-LIVS PP AVC. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, small cross above front of diadem; heavy annular border. Rev. VIITORIA ΛVIVSTORVN. Cross potent; beneath, IONOB; heavy annular border. MEC 1, 307-310; BMC Vandals p. 131 and pl. XVIII, 30-31; Arslan -. AV. 1.47 g. 16.00 mm. RR. Very rare and superb example. Minor areas of flat strike and light graffiti on reverse, otherwise. EF.

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