

Ostrogothic Italy, Mathasunta (536-540). AR Half siliqua, in the name of Justinian I, Carthage mint, 537-552. Obv. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Monogram; above, cross; below retrograde S; all within wreath. Cf. MIB 53 (Siliqua, normal S); Cf. Sear 254 (same); Ranieri 310 (Ravenna); CNI X, 1. 0.81 g. 12.00 mm. R. VF.