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ID:     79001340
Type:     Goths, Vandals
Region:     OSTROGOTHS
City:     Pseudo-Byzantine Imitations
Issuer:     Justinian I
Date Ruled:     AD 530-539
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Solidus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 530-539
Weight:     4.44 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     DN IVSTINIΛNVS PΓ ΛVC
Obverse Description:     Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; helmet without trefoil, diadem ribbons “flying” to left
Reverse Legend:     VICTORIA AVCCCA
Reverse Description:     Victory standing left, holding long cross, six-rayed star in left field, •• at left end of exergual line and • at right end; • A
Mint Mark:     COMOB
Mint:     Ravenna
Primary Reference:     COI 36b² (same rev. die)
Reference2:     MIB 1, 28 (Athalaric/ Theodohad) and 31 (Witigis)
Reference3:     MEC 1, -
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=127851
Grade:     Good VF, small area of die rust on right field of obverse.
Notes:     Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 1340