Merovingian Tremissis Found in East Anglia

CNG 84, Lot: 1653. Estimate $4000. Sold for $4600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEROVINGIANS, Vienne. Circa 600-620. AV Tremissis (15mm, 1.30 g, 1h). VIEN • OFE(T inverted)I, diademed and draped bust right / VIVOCMICIVIC (final C horizontal with horns downward), cross potent set on globe; CI/V to left, VC/II to right. NM 14; Belfort 4831; MEC 1, 418 (Viviers). EF, minor marks on obverse.

Reportedly found in East Anglia.