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). 0.61 g. 11.50 mm. R. Rare, handsome and sharply struck. Lovely even grey tone. A very attractive coin. EF.