UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES, Pseudo-Imperial issues. Mid to Late 5th century AD. AV Tremissis (16mm, 1.70 g, 1h). Imitating a possible Constantinople mint issue of Justa Grata Honoria (Augusta, circa AD 426-450). D N IV(retrograde Z)T CRΛT HONORIA P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Latin cross pattée within wreath; large central jewel above; CONOÐ. Cf. RIC X 2068; cf. Depeyrot 47/10; cf. DOCLR 868-9; cf. Biaggi 2361 (all refs for official Rome [or Ravenna] mint issue); cf. NAC 27, lot 538 (for a Constaninopolitan issue). Some waviness and crimping at edge. VF. Extremely rare imitation of a very rare type.
Ex Roma E-Live 1 (25 July 2018), lot 903.