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2074
Leo I, AD 457-474. Gold Tremissis (1.49g)
.
Constantinople, AD 457-73.
Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust of Leo I to r.
Reverse:
VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory advancing to front holding wreath and globus cruciger, star in right field. Sear 21421; DOC 538-46; MIRB 7-
9. Well struck and perfectly centered with nice margins. A tiny flan crack at 7 o' clock not effecting the design. Lustrous and toned.
Mint
State
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Estimated Value .....................................................................................................................................................................$700 - 800
M
EDIEVAL
C
OINAGE
2075
Ostrogoths in Italy, Athalaric, c. 526-534. Gold Solidus
(4.42 g)
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Minted in the name of Justinian I at Rome
. Helmeted
and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing, holding spear and
shield.
Reverse:
Victory standing left, holding long cross; in left
field, star. Cf. MEC 1, 122. Rare.
Extremely Fine
.
This specimen is stylistically closer to the Roman original or
modelo than the other variants here offered.
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,500 - 2,000
2076
Ostrogoths in Italy, Athalaric, c. 526-534. Gold Solidus
(4.42 g)
.
Minted in the name of Justinian I at Rome
. Helmeted
and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing, holding spear and
shield.
Reverse:
Victory standing left, holding long cross; in left
field, star. MEC 1, 122; MIB I, plate 37, 28. Rare. Slight crease in
flan.
About Extremely Fine
.
Medieval European Coinage
(MEC), by Philip Grierson, Mark
Blackburn and Lucia Travaini (so far) is the best up-to-date ref-
erence on the series and highly recommended. There are two
volumes (#1 and #14) currently available. The examples in the
Fitzwilliam Museum are highlighted.
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,200 - 1,500
2077
Ostrogoths in Italy, Athalaric, c. 526-534. Gold Tremis-
sis (1.45 g)
.
Minted in the name of Justinian I at Rome.
Dia-
demed, cuirassed and draped bust right.
Reverse:
Victory
advancing right, holding wreath and cross; in middle right field,
star. MEC 1, 123; MIB plate 23, 29a.
Nearly Extremely Fine
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 600