Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XXV 22-23 Sep 2022
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Burgundians, Sigismund. Pseudo-Imperial AV Solidus. In the name of Justin I. AD 518-524. D N IVSTINVS P P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarters facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVCCC I S, Victory standing facing, head to left, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram; star in left field, CONOB in exergue. MEC I, 340 (same dies); Hunter 2 (these dies); Belfort 5154 (these dies). 4.45g, 19mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine. Rare; one of approximately 20 known examples.
From a private Swiss collection, collector's ticket included.
All the known examples of this type, which seemingly share the same dies, were apparently found together in the Gourdon hoard in 1845. This hoard contained 104 gold coins as well as a paten and chalice, and has been speculated to have been buried by a local monastery in fear of an attack by the Franks.
Extremely Fine. Rare; one of approximately 20 known examples.
From a private Swiss collection, collector's ticket included.
All the known examples of this type, which seemingly share the same dies, were apparently found together in the Gourdon hoard in 1845. This hoard contained 104 gold coins as well as a paten and chalice, and has been speculated to have been buried by a local monastery in fear of an attack by the Franks.