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Naumann 171
Lot # 745 - HUNNIC TRIBES. Nezak Huns. ‘Napki Malkik’ (Circa 6th century). Æ Drachm. Obv: Crowned bust right; surmounted by bull´s head.Rev: Fire altar flanked by attendants.Vondrovec Type 198. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 3.26 g. Diameter: 27 mm.Estimate: € 100
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Naumann 171
Lot # 744 - GOTHS. Taman Peninsula. Denarius (3rd-4th century). Imitating a Roman Denarius. Obv: Stylized head right.Rev: Warrior standing left, holding spear.Cf. Sergeev 330 & 340-1. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.27 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100
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Naumann 171
Lot # 743 - UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES. Ae imitating Constantius II (337-361). Obv: Blundered legend. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: Blundered legend. Helmeted soldier with shield to left, spearing falling horseman.Cf. RIC 132 (Antioch; for possible prototype). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 1.38 g. Diameter: 17 mm.Estimate: € 50
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Naumann 171
Lot # 742 - UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES. Follis imitating Constantine I 'The Great' (307/10-337). Obv: Blundered legend. Helmeted and cuirassed bust left.Rev: Blundered legend. Two Victories standing facing one other, holding shield above altar.Cf. H.D. Rauch Summer 2011, lot 1286. Condition: Very fine; edge fault.Weight: 1.48 g. Diameter: 15 mm.Estimate: € 50
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Naumann 171
Lot # 741 - UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES (Circa late 3rd-early 4th century). GOLD 'Aureus'. 'Derived Gordian Group C'. Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left.Rev: Goddess advancing right, holding cornucopia and branch(?).Aurum Barbarorum II, 1883; Aurum Barbarorum III, 2391. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 6.66 g. Diameter: 25 mm.Estimate: € 1000
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Canusina listino 2026
Lot # 2973 - VANDALS. Gelimer, 530-534. Nummus (Bronze, 9.62 mm, 0.57 g), Carthage. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Gelimer to right; around, traces of legend. Rev. Monogram of Gelimer within wreath. BMC Vandals 4ff. MEC 1, 28-30. Rare
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Lot # 389 - Lombardic Italy. Desiderius (757-774). AV Tremissis, Castelsebrio mint. D/D•(DS)ЄSIDЄR:(RX). Cross potent. R/ +FLAVIA SЄBRIO. Stellate symbol within circle. Cf. CNI 8; MIR (Lombardia, zecche) 128; Cf. Bernareggi 176; MEC 1, -. AV. 1.05 g. 19 mm. RRR. Very rare. Scratches on obverse and slightly bent flan, otherwise. About EF. The last of the Lombard kings to rule in Italy, Desiderius was not a member of the royal family, but an important officer in the royal court. Upon the death of his predecessor, Aistulf, Desiderius was appointed king. Like his predecessors, Desiderius hoped to expand Lombardic power in Italy, but this policy led to conflict with the papacy and the southern Italian dukedoms, including Benevento and Spoleto, all of whom had been moving closer to the Carolingian sphere of influence. Desiderius was able to exercise control over the southern dukedoms. His attempt to intervene in papal affairs was less successful; his appointee, the Antipope Philip reigned for only a single day. And to achieve a rapprochement with the Carolingians, Desiderius gave his daughter, Desiderata, in marriage to Charlemagne. The marriage lasted only briefly and Desiderata was soon returned to her father. This, combined with Desiderius’ support of Gerberga, the widow of Charlemagne’s brother, Carloman I, resulted in a war between the Carolingians and the Lombards. Desiderius was eventually defeated and forced to retire to a monastery where he died.
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Astarte Asta Web 13
Lot # 544 - The Vandals. Carthage, Municipal Coinage. 4 Nummi (Bronze, 11.8 mm, 1.08 g). Circa 480-533. Diademed, draped and cuirassed imperial bust left, holding palm branch. Rev. N over IIII. MEC 51-6. MIB 20 (Hilderic). BMC Vandals p. 7, 12-14 (Huneric). Ladich p. 40, 5. Dark green patina. About Very Fine. Rare.
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Naumann 170
Lot # 880 - VISIGOTHS. Pseudo-imperial coinage. GOLD Tremissis. Imitating Anastatius I (491-518). Obv: DV ANASTASIVS R R AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM / CONOB. Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm.Cf. MEC 1, 178ff. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1,27 g. Diameter: 15 mm.Estimate: € 250.
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Naumann 170
Lot # 879 - HUNNIC TRIBES. Nezak Huns. ‘Napki Malkik’ (Circa 6th century). Æ Drachm. Obv: Crowned bust right; surmounted by bull´s head.Rev: Fire altar flanked by attendants.Vondrovec Type 198. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.70 g. Diameter: 26 mm.Estimate: € 100.
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Naumann 170
Lot # 878 - UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES. Imitating CONSTANTINE I 'THE GREAT' (307/10-337). Follis. Obv: Helmeted and cuirassed bust right; barbarous legend around.Rev: Two Victories standing facing one other, holding shield above altar; barbarous legend around.Cf. Numismatik Naumann 133, lot 666. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 2.87 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 50.
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Naumann 170
Lot # 877 - UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES. Imitating CONSTANTINE I 'THE GREAT' (307/10-337). Follis. Obv: Helmeted and cuirassed bust right, holding spear over shoulder and shield.Rev: Two Victories standing facing one other, holding shield above altar.Cf. Numismatik Naumann 146, lot 1072. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.09 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 50.
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Artemide 75E
Lot # 556 - Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526). AR Quarter Siliqua in the name of Anastasius I, Ravenna mint, 493-518 AD. D/ DN ANAS[ ] Pearl-diademed and mantled bust right. R/ Monogram of Theoderic; cross above; all within wreath. COI 45c; Ranieri 249; MEC 1, 118 (Rome). AR. 0.57 g. 11 mm. R. Rare. Toned. Rough surfaces. About VF/VF. Ex Nomisma E-2, 2017, lot 159. Ex Artemide Aste 55E, 2021, lot 524.
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Artemide 75E
Lot # 554 - Uncertain Germanic tribe. Pseudo-Imperial coinage. AE 12 mm, barbaric imitation. D/ Blundered pseudo-legend. Head right. R/ Blundered pseudo-legend. Emperor (?) standing left, raising right hand or holding something. AE. 1 g. 12.5 mm. Slightly off-centre. VF.
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Artemide 75E
Lot # 553 - Barbaric Coinage. AE Follis, barbaric imitation of a type of Constantius II, 4th-5th century AD. D/ Phantasy legend. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ Fight scene between horseman and foot soldier. AE. 1.6 g. 17 mm. Greyish green patina. Crude linear style. About VF.
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Naumann 169 - The Vindobona Collection
Lot # 264 - UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES. Follis imitating Constantine I 'The Great' (307/10-337). Obv: Helmeted and cuirassed bust right; barbarous pseudo-legend around.Rev: Two Victories standing facing one another, holding "wreath" between them above altar; barbarous legend around.Cf. Numismatik Naumann 133, lot 666. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.84 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 50
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InAsta 123 E-Live
Lot # 325 - BARBARICHE - VANDALI - Ilderico (523-530) - Nummo (AE g. 0,58) BB+
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InAsta 123 E-Live
Lot # 324 - BARBARICHE - OSTROGOTI - Atalarico (526-534) - Pentanummo (a nome di Giustino I) Metlich 87b (AE g. 0,95) BB+
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InAsta 123 E-Live
Lot # 323 - BARBARICHE - OSTROGOTI - Atalarico (526-534) - Quarto di siliqua (a nome di Giustiniano) Metlich 59/2; Ranieri 282 AG RIX MB-BB
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InAsta 123 E-Live
Lot # 322 - BARBARICHE - OSTROGOTI - Teodorico (489-526) - Nummo (AE g. 0,58) meglio di MB
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InAsta 123 E-Live
Lot # 321 - BARBARICHE - OSTROGOTI - Teodorico (489-526) - Decanummo (Ravenna) Metlich 78b (AE g. 1,79) MB/qBB
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InAsta 123 E-Live
Lot # 320 - BARBARICHE - OSTROGOTI - Teodorico (489-526) - Decanummo (Ravenna) Metlich 78a; Ranieri 260 (AE g. 1,86) MB-BB
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InAsta 123 E-Live
Lot # 319 - BARBARICHE - OSTROGOTI - Teodorico (489-526) - 40 Nummi (Roma) Arslan 86/8 (AE g. 10,88) MB
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InAsta 123 E-Live
Lot # 318 - BARBARICHE - OSTROGOTI - Teodorico (489-526) - 40 Nummi (Roma) Arslan 86/8 (AE g. 7,14) MB-BB
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InAsta 123 E-Live
Lot # 317 - BARBARICHE - OSTROGOTI - Teodorico (489-526) - Solido (a nome di Anastasio) (AU g. 4,44) Colpetti meglio di MB
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Nomisma 45 E-Live
Lot # 149 - OSTROGOTI Monetazione a nome della città di Roma (tardo V sec.-inizi del VI sec.). XX Nummi - INVICTA ROMA, testa elmata a d. - R/ Lupa stante a s., XX in esergo - cfr. MIB I 71b; MEC 98 AE (g 7,65 - Ø 20 mm)OSTROGOTHS: Coinage in the name of the city of Rome (late 5th century-early 6th century). XX Nummi - INVICTA ROMA, helmeted head to r. - Reverse: Wolf standing to l., XX in exergue - Cf. MIB I 71b; MEC 98 AE (g 7.65 - Ø 20 mm)qBB
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Nomisma 45 E-Live
Lot # 148 - OSTROGOTI Monetazione a nome della città di Roma (tardo V sec.-inizi del VI sec.). XX Nummi - INVICTA ROMA, testa elmata a d. - R/ Lupa stante a s., XX in esergo - cfr. MIB I 71b; MEC 98 AE (g 12,49 - Ø 25 mm)OSTROGOTHS: Coinage in the name of the city of Rome (late 5th century-early 6th century). XX Nummi - INVICTA ROMA, helmeted head to r. - Reverse: Wolf standing to l., XX in exergue - Cf. MIB I 71b; MEC 98 AE (g 12.49 - Ø 25 mm)qBB
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Naumann 168
Lot # 835 - OSTROGOTHS. Theoderic ? (493-526). GOLD Solidus. Uncertain mint. In the name of Zeno. Obv: D N ZENO PERP AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif.Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG Z / CONOB. Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right.Cf. RIC 910 & 929 (for prototype). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.36 g. Diameter: 20 mm.Estimate: € 500
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Naumann 168
Lot # 834 - GOTHS. Taman Peninsula. Denarius (3rd-4th century). Imitating a Roman Denarius. Obv: Stylized head right.Rev: Warrior standing right, holding spear; O-O across field.Cf. Kleshchinov 141. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.25 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 100
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Naumann 168
Lot # 833 - GOTHS. Taman Peninsula. Denarius (3rd-4th century). Imitating a Roman Denarius. Obv: Stylized head right; S-like ornaments around.Rev: Warrior standing right, holding spear; cross and X to right; S-like ornaments around.Cf. Sergeev 299. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.80 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 200
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Naumann 168
Lot # 832 - UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES. Fouree 'Aureus' (Circa late 3rd-early 4th centuries). Imitating Probus. Obv: Blundered legend. Laureate and cuirassed bust right.Rev: Blundered legend. Hexastyle temple with shield in pediment, enclosing statue of Roma seated; in exergue, large wheel and pellet-in-annulet.Aurum Barbarorum IV, 2391; Leu web 30, lot 3360. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.13 g. Diameter: 20 mm.Estimate: € 100
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Naumann 168
Lot # 831 - UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES. Fouree 'Aureus' (Circa late 3rd-early 4th centuries). Imitating Marcus Aurelius. Obv: Blundered legend. Laureate head right.Rev: Blundered legend. Aequitas(?) standing left, holding scales(?) and cornucopiae.Cf. Leu Numismatik 7, lot 1868. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 2.86 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100
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Naumann 168
Lot # 830 - MIGRATION PERIOD. Imitation of Constantius II (337-361) or Vetranio (350). Obv: Blundered legend. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; star to right.Rev: Blundered legend. Emperor standing facing, holding labarum in each hand.Cf. Numismatik Naumann 159, lot 988. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 250 g. Diameter: 22 mm.Estimate: € 250
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Artemide eLive Auktion 43
Lot # 589 - Liutprand (717–744). AV Tremissis. D/ DN LIV – PRDN RX (RX ligate). Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right. R/ SCS M – MAHIL. Saint Michael standing facing left, holding a long cross and a shield. Cf. BMC Vandals 1 ; Bernareggi 87; Arslan 47; MEC I, 322. 0.95 g. 22.5 mm. VF.
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Artemide eLive Auktion 43
Lot # 588 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theodahad (534-536). AE Quarter Follis or Decanummium. Ravenna mint, 534-536. D/ [INVICTA] ROMA. Helmeted and draped bust of Roma right, wearing earring and necklace. R/ DN/ THEODA/ HATHVS/ REX, all within laurel wreath. COI 90 (Roma); Ranieri 292. AE. 3.55 g. 17 mm. R. Lovely green patina. VF.
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Artemide eLive Auktion 43
Lot # 587 - Ostrogothic Italy. Municipal bronze coinage of Rome. AE Follis (40 Nummi), c. 526-534. D/ INVIC-TA ROMA. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Roma right. R/ Eagle standing left, head right, with wings spread; to left, X[L]; in exergue, •Γ•. COI 76b; MIB 74a (Theodoric and Athalaric); MEC 1, 107. AE. 8.79 g. 24 mm. Large flan. Minor roughness. Nice green patina. About VF/VF.
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Artemide eLive Auktion 43
Lot # 586 - Ostrogothic Italy. Athalaric (526-534). AR Quarter Siliqua in the name of Justinian I, Ravenna mint. D/ Diademed and draped bust of Justinian I right. R/ D N/ATHAL/ARICVS/REX within wreath. MIB 54; MEC 1, 127. AR. 0.65 g. 11 mm. RR. Toned. VF.
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Artemide eLive Auktion 43
Lot # 585 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AR Quarter Siliqua in the name of Justinian I, Ravenna mint. D/ [DN I]VSTINIAN AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ DN/ATHAL/ARICVS/RIX within laurel wreath. Ranieri 282; COI 59 ; MIB 54. AR. 0.66 g. 11 mm. RR. Metal flaw or flan damage, otherwise. good VF.
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Artemide eLive Auktion 43
Lot # 584 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theoderic (493-526). AE Decanummium, Ravenna mint. D/ FELIX RAVENNA. Turreted and draped bust of Felix Ravenna right. R/ Monogram within wreath. COI 78a; Ranieri 263; MIB 72a (Rome). AE. 2.14 g. 16.5 mm. R. Rare issue. Green patina. About VF/VF.
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Artemide eLive Auktion 43
Lot # 583 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theoderic. As king of the Goths, 474/5-493, or ruler of Italy, 493-526. AV Tremissis in the name of Anastasius I. Rome mint. Struck 491-518. D/ D N ANASTASIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. R/ VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM. Victory advancing right on ground line with pellet at each end, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; star to right; in exergue, COMOB. COI 14; MIB 10; MEC 1, 115. AV. 1.45 g. 15 mm. Scratches, otherwise. VF.
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Naumann 166
Lot # 964 - GEPIDS. In the name of Anastasius I (491-518). Quarter Siliqua. Sirmium. Obv: D N ANASTASVS P P AVG. Diademed and cuirassed bust right.Rev: M INVITA ROMAD. Monogram of Theoderic; cross above, star below.Demo 69ff. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 0.88 g. Diameter: 15 mm.Estimate: 150,00 €
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Naumann 166
Lot # 963 - UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES. Imitating CONSTANTINE I 'THE GREAT' (307/10-337). Follis. Obv: Helmeted and cuirassed bust right; barbarous legend around.Rev: Two Victories standing facing one other, holding shield above altar; barbarous legend around.Cf. Numismatik Naumann 146, lot 1068. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.20 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: 50,00 €
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Artemide LXV
Lot # 480 - The Lombards at Beneventum. Sicard (832-839). Pale AV Solidus. D/ SIC (wedge) (wedge) ARDV• . Draped bust facing, wearing crown with cross and holding globus cruciger; wedge in right field. R/ VICTOR •+ PRINCI. Cross potent on two steps; S-I, each with wedge beneath, flanking; below, CONOB (B retrograde). BMC Vandals 1-2; CNI XVIII, p. 174, 10; MEC 1, 1108. AV. 3.5 g. 22.5 mm. R. Rare, choice and complete specimen; well centred. EF.
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Artemide LXV
Lot # 479 - Lombardic Italy. Desiderius (757-774). AV Tremissis, Castelsebrio mint. D/ D•(DS)ЄSIDЄR:(RX). Cross potent. R/ +FLAVIA SЄBRIO. Stellate symbol within circle. Cf. CNI 8; MIR (Lombardia, zecche) 128; Cf. Bernareggi 176; MEC 1, -. AV. 1.05 g. 19 mm. RRR. Very rare. Scratches on obverse and slightly bent flan, otherwise. About EF. The last of the Lombard kings to rule in Italy, Desiderius was not a member of the royal family, but an important officer in the royal court. Upon the death of his predecessor, Aistulf, Desiderius was appointed king. Like his predecessors, Desiderius hoped to expand Lombardic power in Italy, but this policy led to conflict with the papacy and the southern Italian dukedoms, including Benevento and Spoleto, all of whom had been moving closer to the Carolingian sphere of influence. Desiderius was able to exercise control over the southern dukedoms. His attempt to intervene in papal affairs was less successful; his appointee, the Antipope Philip reigned for only a single day. And to achieve a rapprochement with the Carolingians, Desiderius gave his daughter, Desiderata, in marriage to Charlemagne. The marriage lasted only briefly and Desiderata was soon returned to her father. This, combined with Desiderius’ support of Gerberga, the widow of Charlemagne’s brother, Carloman I, resulted in a war between the Carolingians and the Lombards. Desiderius was eventually defeated and forced to retire to a monastery where he died.
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Artemide LXV
Lot # 478 - Lombards in Tuscany, Municipal coinage. AV Tremissis, Luca mint, c. 700-750. D/ + FLAVIA LVCA around six-rayed star within circle. R/ •VIVIVIVIVIVIVIVIV around cross potent. Bernareggi 205; BMC Vandals 1; Cf. MEC 1, 319; MIR (Toscana, zecche) 87. AU. 1.38 g. 15.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare issue and superb example; some flan-cracks, otherwise. About EF.
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Artemide LXV
Lot # 477 - The Gepids. Uncertain king. AR Quarter Siliqua, Sirmium mint, c. 491-517. In the name of Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I (491-518). D/ DN ΛNΛSTΛSIVS P ΛV (partially retrograde). Pearl-diademed and draped bust right. R/ VINVICTA ΛROMΛNI. Large Theoderic monogram; above, cross; below, star. Cf. Demo 69-78; MEC 1, -. AR. 0.83 g. 16 mm. RR. Toned; great example. Small scratch on reverse, otherwise. About EF.
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Artemide LXV
Lot # 476 - 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. D/ DN [ ]-TIb PP VI. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ Blundered legend. Victory standing facing, head left, holding globus cruciger and wreath; in exergue, IOIIOI. BMC Vandals-; Arslan Type, 18-19 var. (slightly different legends); MEC 1, 305-6 var. (same). AV. 1.37 g. 21.5 mm. RR. An outstanding example, perfectly centred on a exceptionally broad flan. Good EF.
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Artemide LXV
Lot # 475 - Ostrogothic Italy, Amalasuntha (534-535). AR Quarter Siliqua in the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint. D/ DN IVSTINIAN AVG. Pearl-diademed and mantled bust right. R/ Monogram of Theoderic (no cross above) within wreath. Kraus 3 (Hildebrand); MEC 1, 138 (Witigis); MIB 59 (Witigis); COI 64 (Witigis). AR. 0.62 g. 12 mm. RRR. Rare and choice for type. 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 recognised 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.
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Artemide LXV
Lot # 474 - Ostrogothic Italy. Non-Regal Bronze Issue from the time of Theoderic and Athalaric. AE Follis. Early to mid 6th century. 'Countermarked' early Imperial bronze issue. XLII (mark of value = 42 Nummi) cut into obverse of AE As of Claudius. D/ [...]G P M TR P IMP. Bare head of Claudius left, XLII cut behind. R/ S - C. Minerva advancing right, brandishing spear and holding shield. For undertype, cf. Claudius RIC I (2nd ed.) 100. AE. 7.1 g. 27 mm. R. Rare and interesting. About VF/Good F. 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 refer to a twelfth of a silver unit valued at 500 nummi, which itself amount to the 24th fraction 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 seem 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. The only paper devoted solely to these countermarked coins is : 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.
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Artemide LXV
Lot # 473 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AE Pentanummium, Rome mint. D/ Helmeted and draped bust of Invicta Roma right. R/ D N ATHALARICVS [REX?]. Large V (mark ov value). MIB 79b; COI 87a-b. AE. 1.3 g. 12.5 mm. Nice emerald green patina. VF/Good VF.

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