Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 93 24 May 2016
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THE OSTROGOTHS
Theia, 552-553
Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Anastasius, 491-518. Quarter siliqua, Ticinum 552, AR 0.63 g. DN ANA – STASIII Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. DN / THIL / A RIX; all within wreath. BMC Vandals 13. Kraus 19. MIB 69 c. MEC I, –. Metlich 75.
Extremely rare. Old cabinet tone and good very fine
Ex Sotheby's London sale 30-31 March 1995, 1324.
During the brief reign of Theia, the Ostrogoths produced only silver coins: few fractions of siliqua, often using worn dies of poor style.