

Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint, c. 526-534 AD. Obv. DN IV[STI]NIAN [-]. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. DN/ ATHAL/ ARICVS/ RIX all within wreath. COI 59; Ranieri 282. 0.68 g. 11 mm. RR. Very rare. Pitted surfaces, otherwise. EF.