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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.