Ancient Coins: DARK AGE GOLD: Italy, Lombards, Grimoald III, 788-806 A.D.

AV Tremissis, 1.24g. 16mm.  Struck as Princeps, 792-806 A.D. GRIMVALD.  Crowned and draped bust facing holding globus cruciger.  Rev.  Cross potent flanked by G R. VITORD PRINCIP; CONOB in exergue.  MEC 1, 1099var. BMC Vandals, 174,14var. 

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: CNG Auction 67, Sept. 22, 2004, lot 1840.

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