Ostrogoths, Athalaric AV Solidus. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna or Rome, circa AD 530-539. D N IVSTINIANVS P Γ AVC, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing slightly to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif on arm / VICTORIA AVCCC Λ, Victory standing to left, holding long voided cross, star to left, COMOB in exergue, pellets at end of exergual line. Ladich 3 (Rome); COI 36 (Ravenna) or 34 var. (Rome, diadem ties hanging down); MEC I 122 (Rome, AV ligate); BMC Vandals 1 (Ravenna, AV ligate). 4.37g, 4.37g, 20mm, 5h.
Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
From the collection of Z.P., Austria;
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 93, 24 May 2016, lot 1178;
Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A, Auction 71, 20 September 2002, lot 1801.