CNG 91, Lot: 1139. Estimate $3000. Sold for $3021. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEROVINGIANS, Marseille. Clotaire II. 584-629. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.08 g, 6h). + CLOTA[RIVS R]EX, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / [VI]CTORIA CHLO[TARI], cross potent set on globe with saltire on either side; M Λ across field; all within peleted wreath with ties up. NM 34; cf. Belfort 2466; Prou 1380; MEC -. Near VF, a few scrapes and field marks, trace of solder removed from reverse in antiquity, suspension loop attached. Extremely rare.

Total weight includes suspension loop.