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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.