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ID:     75001183
Type:     Goths, Vandals
Region:     OSTROGOTHS
City:     Quasi-Autonomous Coins
Issuer:     Ravenna
Date Ruled:     AD 493-526
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     10 Nummus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD circa 493-518
Weight:     2.96 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     FELIX R AVENNA
Obverse Description:     Crowned and draped bust of Ravenna right
Reverse Description:     Monogram of Ravenna within wreath
Mint:     Rome
Primary Reference:     COI 78a
Reference2:     MIB I 72a
Reference3:     MEC 1, 145-9
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=104091
Special Comments:     Attributed to Theoderic.
Grade:     EF, attractive black patina with earthen dusting
Notes:     Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 1183 Exceptional for type. Although these coins carry the name and monogram of Ravenna, almost all of the Ostrogothic bronze issues were struck at Rome (see COI pp. 48-9).