Lot 1076
REPRODUCTIONS, EARLY MEDIEVAL. Visigoths. nomine Julius Nepos. 24 June 474 – 28 August 475. Cast “AV Solidus ” (22.5mm, 3.38 g, 6h). Derived from a British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked R R on edge). As made.
5d 10h 1m 7s
Current
$110
Est.
$100
Bids: 6
Timed Auction
Electronic Auction 585
Description
REPRODUCTIONS, EARLY MEDIEVAL. Visigoths. nomine Julius Nepos. 24 June 474 – 28 August 475. Cast “AV Solidus ” (22.5mm, 3.38 g, 6h). Derived from a British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked R R on edge). D N IVL NE ΓOS Γ Γ ΛVC, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORƗ Λ ΛVCCC, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; A | R//COMOB. Cf. PCR 1563 = BM Inv. 1860,0329.277 (for prototype [listed as Julius Nepos official issue). Toned. As made.

From a New Zealand Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 15:58:20 ET.

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