★ Scarce Denomination ★

MEROVINGIANS, Pseudo-Imperial. Circa 491-525. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.34 g, 7 h), in the name of Anastasius I, uncertain mint in Gaul. D N ANASTA-SIV-S P P AVG / CONOB Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius (?) facing, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG Γ Victory standing facing, head to left, holding long jewelled cross; in left field, Λ; in right field, star. Belfort 5035 var. ( no Λ on reverse ). Very rare and apparently unpublished with Λ on reverse. A pleasing specimen. Minute hairline flan cracks, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Childeric Collection of Merovingian Coinage, acquired in 2014 and previously in an old collection.

This coin was analysed by Arent Pol and shows a gold content of 98%.