The Ostrogoths. Municipal Bronze Coinage of Roma. Class 2. Heavy series. Follis (40 nummi) Roma circa 493-553, Æ 29mm., 17.03g. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Roma r. Rev. She-wolf standing l., suckling twins; in field above, XL and in exergue IIII . BMC Vandals 26. MIB 70 (Theoderic). MEC I, 93-94. Metlich 82 a (Athalaric).
Nice green patina, Very Fine.
Ex Ratto 9 December 1930, 2375. From an old Canadian collection.
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