The Coin Cabinet

Kallista 1  –  3 October 2024

The Coin Cabinet, Kallista 1

Ancient Coins

Th, 03.10.2024, from 3:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ Likely the Finest Extant Example ★

MIGRATIONARY. VISIGOTHS.
Gold Tremissis, circa AD 527-565.
Pseudo-Imperial issue, in the name of Justinian I. Obv: D N IVSTINIAN P P AVC, diademed bust right, set on chair(?); cross below. Rev: VICTORI AGVSTORVΛ, Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm; CONOB in exergue.

Good Extremely Fine; a terrific example of a more vernacular pseudo-imperial style, lustrous and crisp, possibly the finest extant example, certainly finer than Goldberg Auction 75, lot 2657 which sold for 4,200 USD.

From the Brightwalton Collection.

Reference: MEC-192; Tomasini-213.
Rarity: Extremely Rare.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 14 mm.
Weight: 1.43 g.

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Price realized 1'450 GBP
Starting price 500 GBP
Estimate 1'000 GBP
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