AV Tremissis

n.d, WIGITES 536-540, Ostrogoths Italian mint. In the name of Justin I. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right DN IVSTINVS PF AVG. Rev. Victory advancing right holding wreath and globus cruciger, head left VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, in exergue COMOB.The style is very reminiscent of the imitative pieces bearing the name of Justinian I struck in Italy by the Ostrogoths (in Ravenna or Rome). This piece might thus be tentatively dated to the reign of Justinian I or slightly after.1.46 g. RR
Condition: Very fine +