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Nomos 13

7 October 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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An outstanding Solidus of Theodahad and Witigis

Estimate: 1500 CHF
Hammer Price:  2800 CHF
Lot 308

OSTROGOTHS. Period of Athalaric, Theodahad and Witigis, 526-540. Solidus (Gold, 20mm, 4.37 g 6), Ravenna, c. 530-539. D N IVSTINI - ANVS P F AVC Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust, three-quarters facing turned slightly to right, holding a spear with his right hand and, over his left shoulder, a shield bearing a horseman spearing a fallen foe. Rev. VICTORI - A AVCCC A / COMOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross. Cf. MEC 122. Metlich 36. MIB 28. Clear, well-struck and toned. Extremely fine.


From an old Swiss collection, acquired in the 1970s.

Online bidding closes: 7 Oct 2016, 11:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 24 Apr 2024, 20:58:33 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:2800 CHF

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