UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES, Pseudo-Imperial coinage. Circa 491-518. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.11 g, 5h). Imitating a 2nd officina Constantinople mint solidus of Anastasius I.Electronic Auction 505 Early Medieval & Islamic, Gold Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES, Pseudo-Imperial coinage. Circa 491-518. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.11 g, 5h). Imitating a 2nd officina Constantinople mint solidus of Anastasius I. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; star to right; B//CONOB. Cf. DOC 3b; cf. MIBE 4a; cf. SB 3 (all refs for official issue). Toned, scratches/graffiti. VF. |