Auction: 8006 - The Strathtay Collection of Historical Medals. The Prof Colin Rochester Collection of Engish Medieval Groats.
Lot: 952
Merovingians, time of Clovis I – Clotaire I (c.491-560), AV Solidus, 4.40g, in the name of Anastasius I, armoured facing bust wearing plumed and pearl-diademed helmet, holding spear and shield, d n anasta-sivs p p avg, rev. victori-a avggga, Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross, star on right, conob in ex. (Belfort 5027; cf. MEC 343), rev. a little off centre and with attendant area of striking weakness, about extremely fine, rare Estimate £ 1,500-2,000
Estimate
£1,500 to £2,000