Watch List notes:

OSTROGOTHS. Witigis, 536-540. Half Siliqua (Silver, 13 mm, 1.40 g, 7 h), in the name of Justinian I (527-565), Ravenna, 536-540. D N IVSTINIAN AVG Pearl-diademed and draped bust of Justinian I to right. Rev. D N / VVIT/ICES / REX within wreath. MEC 1, 151. MIB 57. Beautifully toned. Minor deposits and the obverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, very fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).