Lot 2599
Visigoths. Pseudo-Imperial Series with name of Justinian I (527-565). Gold Solidus (4.25 g) minted mid- to late 6th century. Helmeted facing bust holding spear. Reverse: Angel standing left holding staff; below, star. MEC I, 190. Very rare. Edge fault at 7:30 o'clock; light scratch in right field of obverse and reverse. Very Fine.
While the Visigoths first settled in southern Gaul, by the sixth century they were firmly ensconced in Spain, ruling for over 100 years. Earlier, the Visigoths, under Alaric I, sacked Rome in AD 410. Their language was closely related to German.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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