Watch List notes:

UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES, Pseudo-Imperial coinage. Late 5th-mid 6th century. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.19 g, 5 h), 'Solidi Group'. D ΛИΛSΛSΛ-IΛIΛ P ΛVC Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand; in field to right, star. Cf. SB 3 (for prototype). Holed and struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, very fine.


From the Aurum Barbarorum Collection.