CNG 103, Lot: 972. Estimate $300. Sold for $200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEROVINGIANS, Uncertain. Circa late 6th-7th centuries. Fourrée AV Tremissis (15mm, 1.07 g, 6h). Λ (inverted U)OL, draped bust left / Λ(horizontal T)(inverted U)TO(inverted U)ΛTU, cross within pelleted border. Cf. NM 2 = Belfort 800 = Prou 1273 (for obv.); MEC 1, –. VF, hint of hard green deposits, plating absent in areas, exposing bronze core beneath. An unusual coin of cross-cultural interest.

Reportedly found near Ipswich.