Byzantine Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4694 SESSION 18 (2.30PM THURSDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER) Byzantine Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $200
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SOLD $240
OSTROGOTHS, Witigis (Vitiges), (A.D. 563-540), silver half siliqua, Ravenna mint, issued 518-526 in the name of Justinian I, (1.28 g) obv. pearl-diademed and mantled bust right, around traces of D N IVSTINIANVS PF AVG rev. DN / VVIT / ICES / REX within wreath, (Metlich 63, MIB 57, MEC 1, 151). Toned, fine and very rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection. Previously CNG Auction 233, lot 585. With ticket. Also the Peter Lee Collection.
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