225, Lot: 610. Estimate $500. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

OSTROGOTHS. Uncertain king. Circa 530-539. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.42 g, 6h). Struck in the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint. Diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding long cross; star to left; A//COMOB. COI 36 (Athalaric-Witigis); MEC 1, 122 (Athalaric). Good VF, bent flan, some scrapes.

From the Giamba Collection.