★ A Gem of Migrationary Coinage ★

MIGRATIONARY. OSTROGOTHS. Athalaric.
Gold Solidus, circa AD 530-539. Ravenna or Rome.
Pseudo-imperial issue, in the name of Justinian I. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P Γ AVC (partially ligate), diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif on arm. Rev: VICTORIA AVCCC (pellet) A, Victory standing left, holding long voided cross; star to left, COMOB in exergue, pellets at end of exergual line.

About Mint State; a stunning specimen, struck with artistic and detailed dies, a gem of Migrationary coinage.

From the Brightwalton Collection.

Reference: Ladich-4 var. (no pellet in legend; Rome); MEC I-122 var. (same; Rome); BMC Vandals-4 (Ravenna); Roma XXV-lot 1137 (same dies).
Rarity: Very Rare.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 21 mm.
Weight: 4.40 g.