Numismatica Ars Classica
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The Ostrogoths. The Franks, Theodebert I, 534 – 548.
Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I, 527-565. Tremissis, uncertain mint 527-565, AV 1.47 g. DN IVSTINI – ANVS Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTO – RI –A AVGO Victory advancing r. with bust three-quarters l., holding wreath in r. hand and globus cruciger in l.; in l. field, star, and in exergue, CONOO. Belfort 5283.
Very rare. About extremely fine
Ex Cahn 79, 1932, Karl Egon II von Fürstenberg, 946; J. Elsen V, 1986, 741; Lanz 123, 2005, 946 and NAC 93, 2016, 1256 sales.
*** This coin has strong similarities with the coeval Ostrogothic tremisses, but its resemblance to the specimen drawn in Belfort are such that we deem reasonable the attribution to Franks.
Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I, 527-565. Tremissis, uncertain mint 527-565, AV 1.47 g. DN IVSTINI – ANVS Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTO – RI –A AVGO Victory advancing r. with bust three-quarters l., holding wreath in r. hand and globus cruciger in l.; in l. field, star, and in exergue, CONOO. Belfort 5283.
Very rare. About extremely fine
Ex Cahn 79, 1932, Karl Egon II von Fürstenberg, 946; J. Elsen V, 1986, 741; Lanz 123, 2005, 946 and NAC 93, 2016, 1256 sales.
*** This coin has strong similarities with the coeval Ostrogothic tremisses, but its resemblance to the specimen drawn in Belfort are such that we deem reasonable the attribution to Franks.