Lot 1658
Merovingians. Pseudo-Imperial Series. Gold Solidus (4.41 g), ca. 491-560 Nearly. Time of Covs I to Clothaire I. In the name of Anastasius I. D N ΛNΛSTΛ-SIVS PP ΛVC, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing an enemy below. Reverse: VICTORI-A AVCCC, Victory standing left, holding voided jeweled cross; in right field, star; A//COMOB. Depeyrot -; cf. Belfort 5035 (mintmark); cf. MEC 343. Extremely rare. Graffiti ('IOVE') inscribed in right obverse field, small attempted puncture on reverse. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500
From the Aurora Family Collection.
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