Olybrius, March - October 23rd, 472 AD. AV Tremissis (14 mm; 1.44 g). Mediolanum mint, struck March - October 472 AD. Obverse: D N ANICIVƧ OLVBRIVƧ AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Cross within wreath; in exergue, COMOB. Some edge filing at 7 o'clock and a few old marks in obverse field, otherwise, clear and attractive. An extremely rare issue from this obscure emperor. Possibly the finest of only seven specimens known.
Referanse:
Ulrich-Bansa pl. XIII, 147 (these dies)
Referanse 3:
Depeyrot 33/1
Proveniens:
Ex. Numismatica Ars Classica auction 138, 18.5.2023, lot 886
