Lot # 553 - Ostrogothic Italy. Municipal bronze coinage of Rome, light series. AE Follis, Rome mint, c. 493-518. Obv. INVICTA ROMA. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Roma right. Rev. XL. Eagle standing left, head reverted; in exergue, •A•. COI 76b; MIB 74a (Theodoric and Athalaric); MEC 1, 107. AE. 11.97 g. 24.5 mm. Choice example with lovely green patina. Striking weakness. Good VF.

Lot # 554 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AV Solidus. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I, Rome mint, c. 527-530 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINI-ANVS PΓ AVG. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTOR-I-Λ ΛVGGGΛ. Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; star to left; in exergue, COMOB. BMC Vandals, 1-4 and pl. VII, 16-17 (Ravenna); Kraus, pl. III, coin without number (Theoderic; Ravenna, not listed in text) and pl. V, 1 (Athalaric; Ravenna); COI cf. 36 (Ravenna); MEC 1, 122; MIB -. AV. 4.48 g. 21.5 mm. R. Rare and superb example, virtually as struck. Minor minting flaws. FDC.

Lot # 555 - Ostrogothic Italy, Amalasuntha (534-535). AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint. Obv. DN I[VSTIN]I AN A[---]. Pearl-diademed and mantled bust right. Rev. Monogram of Theoderic (no cross above) within wreath. Kraus 3 (Hildebrand);; Ranieri 304 (Witigis); MEC 1, 138; MIB 59 (Witigis); COI 64 (Witigis). AR. 0.74 g. 11.5 mm. RR. A superb example of this very rare and debated issue. Sharply struck on sound metal; attractive light tone over brilliant surfaces. EF. This restitution series featuring the monogram of Theodoric has been examined by scholars. Grierson suggests that it was minted during the early part of Theodahad's reign, when Amalasuntha was officially recognized as the new sovereign. These quarter siliquae display Justinian's name on the obverse and the monogram of Amalasuntha's father on the reverse. Grierson argues that this was necessary for the Ostrogoths to acknowledge her rule. However, Hahn and Metlich have differing views, attributing this series to Witigis instead.

Lot # 556 - Lombardic Italy. Authari (584-590) to Agilulf (590-615). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial coinage. In the name of Maurice Tiberius (582-602), c. 582-690. Obv. D N mΛVRI TIЬ PP AVI. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVCVSTORVM. Victory standing facing, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; to right, star; in exergue, CONOR. cf. BMC Vandals 22-3; cf. Arslan type 1, 4; ; MEC 1, 301. AV. 1.48 g. 16.5 mm. RR. Very rare and good example. Scratches on both sides, othweise. good VF.

Lot # 557 - Lombardic Italy. Authari (584-590) to Agilulf (590-615). AV Tremissis in the name of Maurice Tiberius (582-602). Struck c. 584-615 AD, Lombardy. Obv. DN mΛVR - C TIb PP VI. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIITORIA ΛVIVITORVM. Victory standing facing, head left, holding cruciger and wreath; in right field, cross; in exergue, CONOΛ. BMC Vandals 22 (Agilulf); Arslan 4; MEC 1, 303-304. AV. 1.45 g. 17.5 mm. RR. Very rare and superb example, brilliant. Light die compression on obverse. FDC.

Lot # 558 - Lombardic Italy. Uncertain King. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I (527-565). Uncertain Italian mint. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AV. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTOR[IA AVG]VSTORVM. Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; to right, star; in exergue, CONOB. Cf. Arslan 2 (for type); cf. BMC Vandals 1 (same); Cf. MEC 1, 298; D.O. 19; Sear 145. AV. 1.49 g. 16 mm. RR. Rare imitative issue with very peculiar style. Few marks, otherwise. EF.

Lot # 559 - The Lombards. Uncertain King. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Heraclius. Ravenna mint, c. 620-700 AD. Obv. DN HЄRAC-LIVS PP AVC. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, small cross above front of diadem; heavy annular border. Rev. VIITORIA ΛVIVSTORVN. Cross potent; beneath, IONOB; heavy annular border. BMC Vandals p. 131 and pl. XVIII, 30-31; Arslan -; MEC 1, 307-310. AV. 1.49 g. 15.5 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. Slightly wavy flan, with nicks on both sides. About EF.

Lot # 560 - The Lombards. Uncertain King. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Heraclius. Ravenna mint, c. 620-700 AD. Obv. DN HЄRAC-LIVS PP AVC. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, small cross above front of diadem; heavy annular border. Rev. VIITORIA ΛVIVSTORVN. Cross potent; beneath, IONOB; heavy annular border. BMC Vandals p. 131 and pl. XVIII, 30-31; Arslan -; MEC 1, 307-310. AV. 1.49 g. 15 mm. RR. Very rare and good example. Weak strike on obverse, minor marks. Good VF.

Lot # 561 - The Lombards in Tuscany. Uncertain King. AV Tremissis in the name of Byzantine Emperor. Uncertain mint, Tuscany or Ticinum, c. 620-700. Obv. IVNVΛ – – ΛVIHVII. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; B right. Rev. IIIOIIVΛVIOП, cross potent; ΛИΛ. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe 45; Bernareggi, Moneta 16a; Arslan –; BMC Vandals 5 (Perctarit); MEC 316. AV. 1.55 g. 12 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice example. Perfectly centred and well struck. Faint marks. EF.

Lot # 562 - The Lombards in Tuscany. Uncertain King. AV Tremissis in the name of Byzantine Emperor. Uncertain mint in Tuscany, c. 620-700. Obv. [---] VIHOVN. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. IПVΛNOПIΛHΛNIO, cross potent. Cf. MEC 313-314; Cf. BMC Vandals cf. 12; Cf. Arslan 80-82.. AV. 1.45 g. 15.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice example, with fascinating blundered legend. Slightly wavy flan. EF/Good EF.

Lot # 563 - Lombards in Tuscany, Municipal coinage. AV Tremissis, Luca mint, c. 700-749. Obv. Monogram of LVCA, horizontal E above. Rev. Cross potent surrounded by pseudo-inscription of VΛVΛ etc. Bernareggi 200; MEC 318; Arslan 84 (var.); BMC Vandals 151.4 (var.); Bellesia (Lucca) 1/A; MIR (Toscana, zecche) 83/3. AU. 1.32 g. 17 mm. RRR. Extremely rare issue. Superb example, surely among the best preserved. Virtually as struck. Irrelevant nick on edge. About FDC/FDC.

Lot # 564 - Genghis Khan (602-624 a.H. / 1206-1227 d.C.). AE Jital, citing Chingiz as 'al-Khaqan al-Adil al-Azam ('Khan of Khans, the Just, the Supreme' in Arabic) and the Abbasid caliph al-Nasir li-Din Allah (1180-1225), Mongol military base around or in Ghazna. AE. 4.17 g. 16 mm. Good VF/About EF. This coin type was issued during the Mongol pursuit of Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu, the final ruler of the Khwarezmian dynasty, as he fled toward the Indus River. In the spring of 1221, Jalal suffered a major defeat at the Battle of the Indus, but to Genghis Khan’s frustration, he managed to escape into India. He continued to trouble the Mongols until his assassination by an unknown Kurd in the mountains near Mayyafarikin in 1231.