Ancient Coins and Numismatic Books

MeroviNgians in Gaul, Solidus in the name of Justinian I (527-65), dn ivstinianvs p p avg, pearl-diademed and helmeted three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy, rev. victor avggga CONOB, Victory standing left, holding voided jewelled cross, star in left field, 4.31g/6h (cf. Belfort 5248-5450). Good very fine; unpublished in the standard references £500-600