OSTROGOTHS. Uncertain king. Early to mid 6th century. Æ 42 Nummi (29mm, 10.65 g, 6h). Re-tariffed imperial issue of Vespasian. Uncertain Italian mint. Near VF.

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Lot: 867. Estimated: $ 100

Early Medieval, Bronze

Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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OSTROGOTHS. Uncertain king. Early to mid 6th century. Æ 42 Nummi (29mm, 10.65 g, 6h). Re-tariffed imperial issue of Vespasian. Uncertain Italian mint. Mark of valuation (XLII) cut into obverse of a Rome mint as of Vespasian with Spes reverse (RIC II.1 731). COI –; cf. Morrisson, Re-use 4 (Domitian as Caesar); cf. MIB I 14 (attributed to the Vandals); cf. MEC 1, 78. Dark green and brown patina. Near VF.

From the James A. Lock Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 15 April 2026 at 14:48:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.