UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES, Pseudo-Imperial coinage. Mid to late 6th century. Half Siliqua (Silver, 12 mm, 0.47 g, 6 h), a contemporary imitation of an issue from Ravenna, irregular mint, after 552. UIO OVTIҺ Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justinian I to right. Rev. Large staurogram set on globe within wreath; to lower left and right, stars. Cf. DOC 339, MIB 78 and SB 320 (for prototype). Beautifully toned and unusually well preserved. Some doubling, otherwise, about extremely fine.