Ancient Coins: DARK AGE GOLD: Merovingian, 530-580 A.D. Ex: Cahn, 1932

AV Tremissis, 1.47g. 15mm. Pseudo-Imperial issue,   In the name of Justinian; c.530-580 A.D.  D N IVSTINIANVS.  Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust to right.  Rev. VICTORIA AVGVS, CONOB  in exergue.  Victory advancing to right holding wreath and small cross; star in field to left.  Belfort 5283 var(obv. legend).  

Provenance/Pedigree:

Ex: Cahn, Frankfurt, Auction 79, December 14, 1932, lot 946, from the collection of the Fürstenberg family of Donaueschingen, Prince Karl Egon II(1804-1854) and Prince Karl Egon III (1820-1892)

Ex: Jean Elsen, Brussels, Auction V, 1986, lot 741.
Ex: Lanz, Munich, Auction 123, May 30, 2005, lot 1163.

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