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Ancients Auction 15  –  31 October 2024

The Coin Cabinet, Ancients Auction 15

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Coins - 20% BP

Th, 31.10.2024, from 3:00 PM CET
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Description

★ A Fascinating Imitation ★

MIGRATIONARY. SUEVI(?).
Gold Half Tremissis, circa AD 450-475.
Pseudo-imperial issue. Obv: blundered legend around pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: cross within wreath, blundered exergual legend below.

About Extremely Fine; a fascinating imitative example, in great condition and Extremely Rare.

From the Brightwalton Collection.

Reference: For possible prototypes, cf. RIC X-2406 (Avitus) or 3004 (Olybrius).
Rarity: Extremely Rare.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 12 mm.
Weight: 0.66 g.

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Price realized 1'050 GBP
Starting price 250 GBP
Estimate 500 GBP
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