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ID:     722229
Type:     Goths, Vandals
Region:     OSTROGOTHS
City:     Pseudo-Byzantine Imitations
Issuer:     Justinian I
Date Ruled:     AD 527-565
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Solidus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 527-540
Weight:     4.30 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     DN IVSTINIANVS PF AVC
Obverse Description:     Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; helmet with three pellets, diadem ribbons “flying” to left
Reverse Legend:     VICTORIA AVCCC
Reverse Description:     Victory standing left, holding long cross, star in left field; P
Mint Mark:     COMOD
Mint:     Ravenna(?)
Primary Reference:     COI 36 var. (Athalaric, Theodahad, and Witigis)
Reference2:     MIB 1, 28 var. (Athalaric/ Theodohat) and 31 (Witigis)
Reference3:     Demo 196 var. (Theodahad Rome)
Reference4:     MEC 1, -
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=85996
Grade:     Good VF, obverse field scratch
Notes:     Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 2229 Apparently unique. From the Marc Poncin Collection.