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. 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.