Migration Period Coins

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Naumann 160
Lot # 892 - UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES. Fouree 'Aureus' (Circa late 3rd-early 4th centuries). Imitating Maximianus Herculius. Obv: MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate head left.Rev: COS II. Maximianus on horseback right, raising right hand in salute.Cf. RIC 275 (for prototype). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.14 g. Diameter: 20 mm.
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Naumann 160
Lot # 891 - 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.
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Naumann 160
Lot # 890 - MIGRATION PERIOD. Uncertain Germanic tribes. Follis imitating Crispus (Mid 4th-early 5th century). Obv: Blundered legend. Laureate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.Rev: Blundered legend. Vexillum inscribed VOT / X flanked by seated captives.Cf. Numismatik Naumann 151, lot 989. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.75 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
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Artemide 73E
Lot # 946 - Ostrogothic Italy, Theoderic (493-526). AE Decanummium. Municipal bronze coinage of Ravenna, c. 536-554 AD. Obv. Crowned and draped bust of Ravenna right. Rev. Monogram of Ravenna within laurel wreath. MEC 1, 145; Ranieri 260 ff.. AE. 2.73 g. 16 mm. Nice green patina. VF/Good VF.
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Artemide 73E
Lot # 945 - The Vandals in North Africa, Pseudo Imperial coinage. AE 4 Nummi. Class II. Struck circa 523-533. Obv. Diademed and draped bust left, holding palm. Rev. N/IIII in two lines; above, N. MIB I, 20 (Gelimer); BMC Vandals 12 (Huneric); MEC 1, 55; MIB. AE. 1.06 g. 10.5 mm. Green patina. Good example for type. Good VF.
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Artemide 73E
Lot # 944 - Lombardic Italy. Uncertain King. AR Half Siliqua, Ravenna (?) mint. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage in the name of Justinian I (527-565). Obv. DN IVST[...]. Diademed and cuirassed bust right, wearing imperial mantle. Rev. Christogram on globe between two stars; all within wreath. Cf. D.O. 339/1; Cf. Ranieri 361; Sear 320. AR. 0.41 g. 12 mm. RR. Cabinet tone. Irregular flan, porous but well impressed. Good VF/VF.
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Artemide 73E
Lot # 943 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theoderic (493-526). AR Quarter Siliqua, Ravenna mint. In the name of Justin I. (518-526). Obv. DN IVSTI NVS P AVC. Pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Monogram of Theoderic; above, cross; all within wreath. COI 55; Ranieri 258; MEC 1, 121 (Ravenna or Milan). AR. 0.69 g. 11.5 mm. R. Cabinet tone. Well struck. Good VF.
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Artemide 73E
Lot # 942 - The Lombards, Lombardy. Time of Authari-Agilulf (c. 568-690 AD). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Maurice Tiberius (582-602), c. 582-690 AD. Obv. Blundered legend. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Annular border in high relief. Rev. Blundered legend. Victory standing facing, holding globus cruciger in left hand and wreath in right; COIIOI in exergue. Annular border in high relief. BMC Vandals 23 (Agilulf); MEC 1, 305-6. AV. 1.39 g. 22 mm. RR. Metal flaws and flan crack. Very rare, sharply struck. About EF/EF.
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Artemide 73E
Lot # 941 - 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 Augustus (?). Obv. Bare head of Augustus (?) left, XLII cut before and behind. Rev. Blank. AE. 8.85 g. 26 mm. R. Rare and interesting. F.
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Artemide 73E
Lot # 940 - Ostrogothic Italy, Baduila (541-552). AE Nummus (or 2 1/2 Nummi). Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius, 541-552. Ticinum mint. Obv. [ ]S(?)TAVG. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. DN REX/B in two lines; above, star, all within wreath. Cf. BMC Vandals 28-29; Arslan 195/8; COI 95a; MIB 88; MEC 1, 164/5. AE. 0.57 g. 9 mm. RR. Green patina. Choice for issue. VF/Good VF. Ex Artemide Aste 59E, 2022, lot 662.
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Artemide 73E
Lot # 939 - Ostrogothic Italy, Baduila (541-552). AR Half siliqua, in the name of Anastasius. Ticinum mint, 549/550-552 AD. Obv. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. DN/ BADV/ ILA/ REX in four lines within wreath. MEC 1, 153; COI 70a; MIB 63. AR. 0.57 g. 10.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Slightly porous. About VF/VF.
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Artemide 73E
Lot # 938 - Ostrogothic Italy, Amalasuntha (534-535). AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTINI AVC. Pearl-diademed and mantled bust right. Rev. Monogram of Theoderic (no cross above) within wreath. Ranieri 305 (Witigis); MEC 1, 138; MIB 59 (Witigis). AR. 0.6 g. 11 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Nice example with pleasant tone. About VF.
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Artemide 73E
Lot # 937 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AR Quarter Siliqua in the name of Justinian I, Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTINIAN AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. DN/ATHAL/ARICVS/RIX within laurel wreath. Ranieri 282; COI 59 ; MIB 54. AR. 0.64 g. 11 mm. RR. Very rare. Slightly pitted surfaces. VF.
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Artemide 73E
Lot # 936 - 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 PP AI. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIΛ ΛVGVSTORI. 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. 1.41 g. 16 mm. RR. Light gash on reverse. Very rare and choice example. About EF/Good VF.
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Artemide 73E
Lot # 935 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AR Quarter Siliqua in the name of Justinian I, Ravenna mint. Obv. DN IVSTI-NIAN NC. Pearl-diademed and mantled bust right. Rev. DN/ATHAL/ARICVS/RIX in four lines within wreath. MIB 53 (Roma); Ranieri 282; MEC 1, 127. AR. 0.68 g. 11 mm. R. Choice for issue. Slightly pitted surfaces. Good VF.
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Artemide 73E
Lot # 934 - 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. 0.69 g. 10.5 mm. RR. Very rare and nice example. Pitted surfaces. Good VF.
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Naumann 159
Lot # 990 - OSTROGOTHS. Theoderich (493-526). 10 Nummi. Rome. Obv: FELIX RAVENNA. Crowned and draped bust of Ravenna right.Rev: Monogram of Ravenna within wreath.COI 78a; MEC 1, 145-9 (Ravenna); Ranieri 260 (Ravenna). Condition: Good fine.Weight: 2.79 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Naumann 159
Lot # 989 - OSTROGOTHS. Theoderich (493-526). 10 Nummi. Rome. Obv: FELIX RAVENNA. Crowned and draped bust of Ravenna right.Rev: Eagle standing facing on ground line, head left, with wings spread; star to left and right.COI 77; MIB 76; MEC 1, -. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 1.33 g. Diameter: 17 mm.
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Naumann 159
Lot # 988 - MIGRATION PERIOD. Imitation of Constantius II (337-361) or Vetranio (350). Obv: Blundered legend. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: Blundered legend. Emperor standing facing, holding labarum in each hand.Cf. Heritage 231741, lot 62079. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.66 g. Diameter: 21 mm.
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Naumann 159
Lot # 987 - UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES. Imitating CONSTANTINE I 'THE GREAT' (307/10-337). Follis. Obv: Blundered legend. Helmeted and cuirassed bust left.Rev: Blundered legend. Two Victories standing facing one other, holding shield above altar.Cf. Numismatik Naumann 146, lot 1070. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 2.09 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Artemide eLive Auktion 40
Lot # 890 - Lombardic Italy. Uncertain King. AR Half Siliqua, Ravenna (?) mint. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage in the name of Justin II (565-578). Obv. Diademed and cuirassed bust right, wearing imperial mantle. Rev. Christogram between two stars; all within wreath. Cf. D.O. 215; Cf. Ranieri 2382; Cf. Sear 412. 0.5 g. 11.5 mm. Nicely toned. Broken, otherwise. about EF.
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Artemide eLive Auktion 40
Lot # 889 - Lombardic Italy. Uncertain King. AR Half Siliqua, Ravenna (?) mint, 552-565. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage in the name of Justinian I. Obv. Diademed and mantled bust right. Rev. Large Christogram within wreath. Cf. D.O. 338; Cf. MIB 77; Cf. Ranieri 359-60; Cf. Sear 319. AR. 0.68 g. 14.5 mm. R. Porous and rough surfaces, toned. Good F/About VF.
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Artemide eLive Auktion 40
Lot # 888 - Lombardic Italy. Uncertain King. AR Half Siliqua, Ravenna (?) mint. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage in the name of Justinian I (527-565). Obv. DN IVSTIN [- - -]. Diademed and cuirassed bust right, wearing imperial mantle. Rev. Christogram on globe between two stars; all within wreath. D.O. 339/1 var; Ranieri 361 var. AR. 0.69 g. 12 mm. RR. Blundered style. Very rare. Blackish deposits and traces of cleaning. VF.
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Artemide eLive Auktion 40
Lot # 887 - Ostrogothic Italy. Witigis (536-539). AE Decanummium, Ravenna mint. Obv. INVICTA ROMA. Helmeted and draped bust of Roma right. Rev. DN/VVIT/ICES/REX in four lines within wreath; at closure of wreath, X. Metlich 92; MIB 84; Ranieri 308. AE. 4.1 g. 18 mm. RR. Rare. Dark green patina. Slightly rough surfaces. About VF/VF.
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Artemide eLive Auktion 40
Lot # 886 - Ostrogothic Italy. Amalasuntha (534-535). AR Quarter Siliqua, Ravenna mint. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage in the name of Justinian I (527-565). Obv. Pearl-diademed and mantled bust right. Rev. Monogram of Theoderic (no cross above) within wreath. Kraus 3 (Hildebrand); Ranieri 305 (Witigis); MEC 1, 138; MIB 59 (Witigis). AR. 0.61 g. 11.5 mm. RRR. Very rare. Slightly corroded, flan crack. Good VF. 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.
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Artemide eLive Auktion 40
Lot # 885 - Ostrogothic Italy. Municipal bronze coinage of Rome. AE Follis (40 Nummi), c. 526-534. Obv. INVIC-TA ROMA. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Roma right. Rev. Eagle standing left, head right, with wings spread; to left, [XL]. Metlich 76b; MIB 74a; MEC 1, 101-102. AE. 8.68 g. 24 mm. Cleaning marks. About VF.
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Artemide eLive Auktion 40
Lot # 884 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theoderic (493-526). AE Decanummium, Rome or Ravenna mint. Obv. FELIX RAVENNA. Turreted and draped bust of Felix Ravenna right. Rev. Monogram within wreath. COI 78a; Ranieri 263; MIB 72a (Rome). AE. 1.99 g. 13 mm. R. Rare issue. Green patina with minor earthy deposits. About VF/VF.
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Artemide eLive Auktion 40
Lot # 883 - Ostrogothic Italy. Theoderic (493-526). AR Quarter Siliqua, Ravenna mint. In the name of Justin I. (518-526). Obv. DN IVSTI NVS P AVC. Pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Monogram of Theoderic; above, cross; all within wreath. COI 55; Ranieri 258; MEC 1, 121 (Ravenna or Milan). AR. 0.68 g. 10.5 mm. R. Rare, nicely toned. VF/Good VF.
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Artemide eLive Auktion 40
Lot # 882 - The Gepids. Uncertain king. AR Quarter Siliqua, Sirmium mint, c. 491-517. In the name of Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I (491-518). Obv. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right. Rev. INVIC -TΛ ROMΛ. ; large Theoderic monogram; above, cross; below, star. Cf. Demo 69-78; MEC 1, -. AR. 0.74 g. 11 mm. RR. Rare. Old cabinet tone. VF/Good VF.
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Artemide eLive Auktion 40
Lot # 881 - The Gepids. Uncertain king. AR Quarter Siliqua, Sirmium mint, c. 491-517. In the name of Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I (491-518). Obv. DИ ΛИΛƧTΛƧIVƧ PΛV. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right. Rev. Blundered legend. Retrograde monogram of Theoderic; above, cross; below, star. Cfr. Demo 69-78. Cfr. Metlich S. 43, Abb. 22 var; MEC 1, -; Metcalf. AR. 0.78 g. 17 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Minor metal flaw, chipped edge. Very rare and in excellent condition for the issue, with pleasant old cabinet tone. EF.
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Nomisma 42 E-Live
Lot # 1286 - LONGOBARDI Pertarito (671-686) Mezza siliqua - MIR 796 AG (g 0,21) RR SPL
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Nomisma 42 E-Live
Lot # 1285 - LONGOBARDI Pertarito (671-686) Mezza siliqua - MIR 796 AG (g 0,15) RR Frattura di tondello BB
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Nomisma 42 E-Live
Lot # 1284 - OSTROGOTI Baduila (541-552) Æ Nummo - Busto a d. - R/ REX in corona d'alloro - cfr. MEC 1, 164-5 AE (g 0,75) MB/BB
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Nomisma 42 E-Live
Lot # 1283 - OSTROGOTI Baduila (541-552) Æ Nummo - Busto a d. - R/ D N R[EX] B in due righe in corona d'alloro - cfr. MEC 164-5 AE (g 0,73) BB
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Nomisma 42 E-Live
Lot # 1282 - VISIGOTI IN SPAGNA Leovigildo (575-586) Tremisse falso da studio - AU (g 0,79) Schiacciature del tondello BB
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Nomisma 75
Lot # 310 - OSTROGOTI Teodorico (493-526) 40 Nummi (anonimo) - Testa elmata di Roma a d. - R/ Aquila stante a s. - Ladich 133 AE (g 9,78) Bell’esemplare con patina verde intatta BB+
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Nomisma 75
Lot # 309 - OSTROGOTI Solido battuto da Odoacre a nome dell'imperatore Zeno (476-489) Ravenna - D N ZENO PERP F AVG, busto elmato di fronte - R/ VICTORIA AVGGG, la vittoria stante a s., stella, nel campo, in esergo, CONOB RV - RIC X 3634; Depeyrot 42/1; DOC -; BMC Vandals 2; Lacam pl. 51, 32; Roma XXV, 1127 (hammer: £4,400); Roma XXIII, 1150; NAC 93, 1100 (hammer: CHF 7,000); Künker 104, 679 = Künker 97, 2014 = Künker 89, 2810; Bolaffi 31, 296. AU (g 4.45) Ex Roma Numismatics, XXVII, 2023, lotto 810, con la bibliografia sopra descritta e l'indicazione "only five other examples on CoinArchives.This coin published in I. Vecchi, R. Beale and S. Parkin, The Mare Nostrum Hoard (forthcoming); From the Mare Nostrum Hoard (1954)." qFDC
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Artemide LXIV
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.
Luca Tremissis
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Artemide LXIV
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.
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Artemide LXIV
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.
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Artemide LXIV
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.
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Artemide LXIV
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.
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Artemide LXIV
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.
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Artemide LXIV
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.
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Artemide LXIV
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.
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Artemide LXIV
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.
Amalasuntha Quarter Siliqua
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Artemide LXIV
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.
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Artemide LXIV
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.
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Artemide LXIV
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.
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Naumann 157
Lot # 1240 - VISIGOTHS. Uncertain King (Circa 417-507). GOLD Tremissis. In the name of Libius Severus. Uncertain mint in Gaul (Toulouse?). Obv: D N SEVERVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG / COMOB. Victory standing left, holding long cross.RIC X 3759. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.41 g. Diameter: 14 mm.

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