Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 93  –  24 May 2016

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 93

A Very Important Collection of Coins of the Germanic Migration

Tu, 24.05.2016, from 11:00 AM CEST
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Description

THE VISIGOTHS
Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Libius Severus (Severus III), 461-466. Tremissis, Tolouse or Narbonne (?) mid 5th century, AV 1.38 g. DN SEVER – VS PF AVC Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICT – AVCCC Victory standing l., holding long jewelled cross; in exergue, COMOB. MEC I, –. RIC 3756 var.
Rare. Very fine
Ex Künker sale 121, 2007, De Wit, 130.
An early gold issue, probably struck at Narbonne. The reverse bears a strong resemblance to the tremisses in the name of Valentinian III (cf. MEC I, 173).

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Price realized 600 CHF
Starting price 480 CHF
Estimate 600 CHF
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