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LOT 2195
Saxon Coins - Merovingian - Pseudo-Imperial Gold Tremissis 6th century A.D.
Obv: +DN IVSTINIANVS PP A legend with diademed bust right. Rev: VICTORIA AVGVS legend with Victory advancing right holding wreath and palm-branch with star in right field. Extremely fine. Rare.(1.42 grams.).
Provenance
Property of a Colchester, UK, collector.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11727-196573.
Literature
Cf. Belfort 5197, 5209, 5310, 5312 and 5313 for similar examples.
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LOT 2195
Saxon Coins - Merovingian - Pseudo-Imperial Gold Tremissis
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
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