Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 2189. Closing Date: Sep 25, 
2002.  LOMBARDIC KINGDOM OF ITALY. In the name 
of Justinian I. BID Estimate $750  

LOMBARDIC KINGDOM OF ITALY. In the name of 
Justinian I. Struck circa 568-590. AV Tremissis 
(1.37 gm). Uncertain Lombard mint. Garbled legend. 
pearl-diademed bust of Justinian right / Garbled 
legend, Victory standing, facing, holding wreath 
and globe surmounted by cross; in exergue, ONO. 
Cf. MEC 294. VF. ($750)
In alliance with Justinian I and serving in the army of 
Narses, about 5500 Lombards were first introduced into Italy 
in 552 under their leader Audoin. By 568, under pressure 
from the Avars, King Albion led the Lombards en masse into 
Italy. 
Their rapid early conquest slowed in the 570s because of 
internal dissension and Byzantine counter offensives, but 
under Agilulf (590-616) they established a strong kingdom and were quickly romanized.

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Lot sold for  $800, plus buyers fees.
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