| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. The Ostrogoths. Theodahad, 534-536. Description Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I, 527-565. Follis (40 nummi), Roma 534-536, Æ 29 mm, 10.85 g. D N THEO – DAHATVS REX Bust r., wearing closed crown, ornamented with jewels and two stars, and robe decorated with jewels and pectoral cross on breast. Rev. VICTORIA – PRINCIPVM Victory standing r. on prora, holding wreath and palm branch; in field, S – C . Reference MIB 81 MEC 1, 141 Metlich 89a Condition Rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Lovely light green patina and about extremely fine Provenance NGSA sale 5, 2008, 348 Note: The most important of Theodahad's innovations was the introduction of the king's portrait on coins. Excluding the gold medallion of Theoderic, this is the first representation of an Ostrogothic ruler: on the obverse, Theodahad on the r., wearing royal garments, and on the reverse, a Victory on prow, a typical old Roman type. Estimate: 3000 CHF |  |
