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ID:     722228
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 without trefoil, diadem ribbons “flying” to left
Reverse Legend:     VICTORIA AVCCCA
Reverse Description:     Victory standing left, holding long cross, six-rayed star in left field, • above Victory and at each end of exergual line; L
Mint Mark:     COMOA
Mint:     Ravenna(?)
Primary Reference:     COI 36 (var.Athalaric, Theodahad, and Witigis)
Reference2:     MIB 1, 28 var. (Athalaric/ Theodohad) and 31 (Witigis)
Reference3:     Demo 135 (Athalaric Rome)
Reference4:     MEC 1, -
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=85995
Grade:     VF, lightly toned.
Notes:     Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 2228 From the Marc Poncin Collection.