Lot # 695 - Ostrogothic Italy, Odovacar (476-493). AV Tremissis. In the name of Zeno. Mediolanum (Milan) mint. Struck AD 476-491. Obv. DN ZENO – PERPE ΛVC (ΛV ligate). Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Cross potent; in exergue, COИOB; all within wreath. Cf. RIC X 3612; MEC 1, 58-60. AV. 1.40 g. 11.90 mm. R. Good VF.

Lot # 696 - Ostrogothic Italy, Odovacar (476-493). AV Tremissis. In the name of Zeno. Ravenna mint. Struck AD 476-493. Obv. DN ZENO – PERP F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Cross potent; in exergue, COMOB; all within wreath. RIC X 3637; Ranieri 219. AV. 1.44 g. 14.40 mm. R. About EF.

Lot # 697 - Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526). AV Solidus, in the name of Anastasius I. Rome mint, c. 491-518 AD. Obv. DN ANASTA-SIVS PF AVG. Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC A, Victory standing left, holding jeweled cross; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. MIB 9; MEC 1, 112. AV. 4.44 g. 20.00 mm. Brilliant and superb. EF/About EF.

Lot # 698 - Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526). AR Quarter siliqua in the name of Anastasius I, Milan or Ticinum mint, 493-498. Obv. [D N ANASTASIVS AVG]. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. INVIC TA ROMA. Monogram within wreath; [star below]. COI 51c; Cf. MEC 1, 120. AR. 0.80 g. 10.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Good VF.

Lot # 699 - Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526). AV Tremissis in the name of Justin I, Rome mint, c. 518-526 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINVS P F AVC (F AV ligate). Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM. Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and cross; pellet at right end of ground line; star in right field; COMOB in exergue. COI 30b; MIB 25 (Theoderic-Athalaric). AV. 1.47 g. 16.00 mm. Brilliant and choice, with bright grounds. Graffito on obverse. Flan slightly wavy, otherwise. EF.

Lot # 700 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theoderic (493-526). AR Quarter Siliqua in the name of Justin I, Ravenna mint, c. 518-526 AD. Obv. DN IVSTI NVS AVG. Pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Monogram of Theoderic; cross above; all within wreath. COI 55; Ranieri 258; MEC 1, 121 (Ravenna or Milan); MIB 49 (Rome). AR. 0.72 g. 11.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, sharply struck with a bold portrait. Lovely even grey tone, underlying luster; minor graffiti on reverse. EF/About EF.

Lot # 701 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theoderic (493-526). AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justin I, Ravenna mint. c. 518-526 AD. Obv. D [N I]V[STI]NVS PP AV. Pearl-diademed and mantled bust right. Rev. Theodericus monogram; cross above; all within wreath with large central jewel. COI 55; Ranieri 259; MIB 49 (Rome). AR. 0.70 g. 10.30 mm. RR. Very rare and superb, of great quality. EF.

Lot # 702 - 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 IVSTI[...]. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. DN/ ATHAL/ ARICVS/ RIX all within wreath. COI 59; Ranieri 282. AR. 0.72 g. 10.90 mm. RR. Very rare. Good VF.

Lot # 703 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AE Decanummium. Rome mint. Obv. INVICTA ROMA. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Roma right. Rev. D N ATHALARICVS. Athalaric standing facing, holding shield and spear; S-C/X in fields. COI 85a; MIB 77; MEC 1, 132. AE. 2.97 g. 17.30 mm. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 704 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AE Decanummium. Rome mint. Obv. INVICTA ROMA. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Roma right. Rev. D N/ATHAL/ARICVS/REX in four lines; all within wreath. COI 86; MIB 78; MEC 1, -133-4. AE. 3.79 g. 18.30 mm. Superb example with enamel-like green patina. Rare as such. Good VF.

Lot # 705 - 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, COMOB. COI 37 (Rome or Ravenna); Ranieri 296; MIB 29 (Rome). AV. 1.47 g. 15.20 mm. R. Rare and choice. Graffito on obverse. Good VF.

Lot # 706 - 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, CONOI. Cf. COI 37 (Rome or Ravenna); Cf. MEC 1, 123 (Ostrogoths) and 298 (Lombards). ; Cf. MIB 29 (Rome). AV. 1.46 g. 16.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice, with bright grounds. Slightly bent flan. Good VF. Interesting example of a Western mint tremissis with CONOB in the exergue. According to the pigtail this coin appears to be unlisted in the standard reference.

Lot # 707 - Ostrogothic Italy, Amalasuntha (534-535). AR Quarter Siliqua in the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint. Obv. [DN IVSTI] NIAN AVG. Pearl-diademed and mantled bust right. Rev. Monogram of Theoderic (no cross above) within wreath. MEC 1, 304 (Witigis)138; MIB 59 (Witigis); COI 64 (Witigis); Cf. Ranieri 305; Kraus 3 (Hildebrand). AR. 0.68 g. 11.60 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and superb. Pleasant dark tone. EF/About EF. Ex Munzen und Medaillen 255, 1962, 44.

Lot # 708 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theodahad (534-536). AR Quarter Siliqua in the name of Justinian I, Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTI [NIA]N AVG. Diademed and cuirassed bust right, wearing imperial mantle. Rev. DN/THEODA/HATHVS/REX within wreath. MEC 1, 139; COI 62; MIB 39.56; Ranieri 289. AR. 0.70 g. 12.00 mm. RRR. Very rare and superb. Sharply struck, perfectly centred and brilliant, with underlying luster. Good EF.

Lot # 709 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theodahad (534-536). AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTI-NIAN AVG. Diademed and cuirassed bust right, wearing imperial mantle. Rev. DN/THEODA/HATHVS/RIX within wreath. MEC 1, 139; COI 62; Ranieri 288. AR. 0.75 g. 11.60 mm. RRR. Brilliant example of this very rare issue. Fully readeable, with pleasant cabinet tone. EF.

Lot # 710 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theodahad (534-536). AE Quarter follis or Decanummium. Ravenna mint, 534-536. Obv. INVICTA ROMA. Helmeted and draped bust of Roma right, wearing earring and necklace. Rev. DN/ THEODA/ HATHVS/ REX, all within laurel wreath. COI 90 (Roma); Ranieri 290-2; MEC 1, 144. AE. 4.09 g. 16.50 mm. R. Nice example, well impressed and fully readable. Rare as such. Good VF.

Lot # 711 - Ostrogothic Italy, Baduila (541-552). AR Quarter siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justin. Ticinum mint, c. 541-542 AD. Obv. D N IVSTIIVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust right, wearing imperial mantle. Rev. Monogram; D above, N below; all within wreath. COI 67b; Cf. Kraus 38. AR. 0.45 g. 11.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and seldom offered. Super example with large flan and fully readable details. EF.

Lot # 712 - Ostrogothic Italy, Baduila (541-552). AR Half siliqua, in the name of Anastasius. Ticinum mint, 549/550-552 AD. Obv. IIN(?) IC- SIVS PP. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. DN/ BADV/ ILA/ REX in four lines within wreath. MEC 1, 153; COI 70a; MIB 63; BMC Vandals 13-5, 17; Ladich 17. AR. 1.05 g. 14.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Lightly toned over brilliant surfaces, minor area of weak strike, otherwise. EF.

Lot # 713 - Ostrogothic Italy. Non-Regal Bronze Issue from the Period of Theoderic and Athalaric. AE Double Follis. Early to mid 6th century. 'Countermarked' early Imperial bronze issue. LXXXIII (mark of value = 83 Nummi) cut into obverse of AE Sestertius of Galba (Rome mint, 68-69 AD). Obv. [SER GALBA] IMP CAES AVG TR P. Laureate head right. Rev. AVGVSTA, S-C. Livia seated right, holding patera and sceptre. Cf. MEC 1, 65; For undertype: Galba RIC I (2nd ed.), 335. AE. 22.33 g. 35.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and fascinating. Lovely dark patina with minor earthy deposits. VF. These countermarked issues have long been considered as made in Vandalic North Africa, but the hoard evidence and the results of the latest studies makes it seem that they were, in fact, made in the Ostrogothic Italy, and were in use there during the first quarter or first half of the 6th century (Cf, NAC, May 1993, 457).These countermarked issues have long been considered as made in Vandalic North Africa, but the hoard evidence and the results of the latest studies makes it seem that they were, in fact, made in the Ostrogothic Italy, and were in use there during the first quarter or first half of the 6th century (Cf, NAC, May 1993, 457).The mark of value  XLII refers to a twelfth of a silver unit valued at 500 nummi, which itself amounts to the 24thfraction of a gold solidus valued at 12,000 nummi. (Cf. Grierson, MEC, p.28-31).These are not countermarked coins in the usual sense of word, since the LXII figure was not punched or stamped with a single instrument, but seems to have been cut or incised with several chisel strokes. (C. Morrisson,1983).J. Friedlander suggested that for the more finely incised series the pieces were certainly softened by fire in order to be able to engrave more easily the deep and crude strokes. (“Die Erwerbungen des Konigl. Munzkabinets vom 1.Jan.1877 bis 31 Marz 1878” ZfN VI, 1879, p.1-26).Such crude workmanship seems to point to the markings being done by private persons, at least in the case of the most anomalous countermarks. While for the more finely incised countermarks – like our outstanding example – the role of some official authority cannot be excluded. (C. Morrisson).Tentatively, Morrisson suggests that an official practice of marking and re-issuing older bronzes was followed with varying success by private individuals as and when they came into possession of similar pieces. (Morrisson, C. “The re-use of obsolete coins : the case of Roman imperial bronzes revived in the late fifth century” in: ed. C.N.L.Brooke et al. Studies in Numismatic Method presented to Philip Grierson, Cambridge 1983.XLVI, 487).For completeness of information, two more recent studies are also reported which specifically dealt with the problem of coins with these rebated numerals:Asolati M. "I bronzi Imperiali contromarcati con numerali lXXXIII e XlII: nuove ipotesi interpretative" in: Praestantia nummorum. Temi e note di numismatica tardo antica e alto medievale, Padova 2012, Numismatica Patavina, 11 and Asolati M. "Nuove scoperte sulle monete bronzee d’età imperiale con contromarche XLII e LXXXIII", in Percorsi nel passato. Miscellanea di studi per i 35 anni del Gr.A.V.O. e i 25 anni della Fondazione Colluto, a cura di A. VIGONI, Rubano (PD) 2018 (L’Album 22), pp. 253-265.

Lot # 714 - Ostrogothic Italy. Municipal bronze coinage of Ravenna. AE Decanummium, struck c. 536-554. Obv. FELIX R-AVENNA. Draped bust of Ravenna right, wearing mural crown, earring and necklace. Rev. Ravenna monogram within wreath; cross above. COI 78b; Ranieri 270-5; MIB 72a (Rome); MEC 1, 150. AE. 2.45 g. 15.50 mm. Good VF.

Lot # 715 - The Lombards in Tuscany. In the name of Heraclius (610-641). AV Tremissis, Tuscany circa 620-700 AD. Obv. DN HЄRACLIVS PP AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, small cross above front of diadem; heavy annular border. Rev. VICTORIA ΛVCVSTOR. Cross potent; beneath, CONOB; heavy annular border. MIB 125b (Ravenna); Cf. Sear 902 (Ravenna); MEC 1, 307. AV. 1.47 g. 15.50 mm. RR. Very rare and choice, fascinating style. Metal flaws on edge, minor graffiti. EF.