THE LOMBARDS
Ratchis, first reign 744-749
Tremissis 744-749, AV 1.21 g. + DM RATTICIS PASO Facing and bearded bust; four pellets in cruciform shape on forehead above bridge nose. Rev. SCS – IIIIIL St. Michael standing l., holding long cross and shield. BMC Vandals –. Bernareggi –. Arslan –. MEC I, –. MIR 801a. Triton sale XIX, Adams, 2200.
Of the highest rarity, apparently only the second and by far the finest
specimen known. Wonderful reddish tone and good extremely fine