Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA 8 May 2024
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The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. The Ostrogoths. Theodahad, 534-536.
Description
Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I, 527-565. Follis (40 nummi), Roma 534-536, Æ 29 mm, 10.85 g. D N THEO – DAHATVS REX Bust r., wearing closed crown, ornamented with jewels and two stars, and robe decorated with jewels and pectoral cross on breast. Rev. VICTORIA – PRINCIPVM Victory standing r. on prora, holding wreath and palm branch; in field, S – C .
Reference
MIB 81
MEC 1, 141
Metlich 89a
Condition
Rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Lovely
light green patina and about extremely fine
Provenance
NGSA sale 5, 2008, 348
Note:
The most important of Theodahad's innovations was the introduction of the king's portrait on coins. Excluding the gold medallion of Theoderic, this is the first representation of an Ostrogothic ruler: on the obverse, Theodahad on the r., wearing royal garments, and on the reverse, a Victory on prow, a typical old Roman type.
Description
Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I, 527-565. Follis (40 nummi), Roma 534-536, Æ 29 mm, 10.85 g. D N THEO – DAHATVS REX Bust r., wearing closed crown, ornamented with jewels and two stars, and robe decorated with jewels and pectoral cross on breast. Rev. VICTORIA – PRINCIPVM Victory standing r. on prora, holding wreath and palm branch; in field, S – C .
Reference
MIB 81
MEC 1, 141
Metlich 89a
Condition
Rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Lovely
light green patina and about extremely fine
Provenance
NGSA sale 5, 2008, 348
Note:
The most important of Theodahad's innovations was the introduction of the king's portrait on coins. Excluding the gold medallion of Theoderic, this is the first representation of an Ostrogothic ruler: on the obverse, Theodahad on the r., wearing royal garments, and on the reverse, a Victory on prow, a typical old Roman type.