OSTROGOTHS. Uncertain king. Early to mid 6th century. Æ 42 Nummi (27mm, 12.56 g, 6h). Re-tariffed imperial issue of Domitian as Caesar. Uncertain Italian mint. VF.

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Lot: 868. Estimated: $ 100

Early Medieval, Bronze

Sold For $ 325. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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OSTROGOTHS. Uncertain king. Early to mid 6th century. Æ 42 Nummi (27mm, 12.56 g, 6h). Re-tariffed imperial issue of Domitian as Caesar. Uncertain Italian mint. Mark of valuation (XLII) cut into obverse of a Rome mint as of Domitian as Caesar with Spes reverse (RIC II.1 675 [Vespasian]). COI –; cf. Morrisson, Re-use 4 ([Domitian as Caesar] for rev.); cf. MIB I 14 (attributed to the Vandals); cf. MEC 1, 75 (for obv.). Rough red-brown and green patina, areas of stable green. VF.

From the James A. Lock Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 15 April 2026 at 14:49:00 ET.

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