Triton XVIII, Lot: 1359. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

VISIGOTHS, Spain. Uncertain king. Circa 507-580. AV Tremissis (16mm, 1.44 g, 6h). In the name of Justinian I. Emerita (Mérida) mint. (retrograde C) N IVSTIN INANSV P P C, diademed and draped bust right; cross on breast / VICTOP I ΛVCTINI, Victory advancing right, holding palm frond over left shoulder and wreath in outstretched right hand; • OИ(retrograde C) in exergue. Tomasini Group JAN 4; cf. Chaves 65 (for type); cf. MEC 1, 201 (same); Kampmann p. 63, bottom (this coin). Choice EF, small “x” graffito in obverse field.

From the collection of the MoneyMuseum, Zurich.