CNG 102, Lot: 1229. Estimate $2000. Sold for $3000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEROVINGIANS, Mayence (region). Circa 600-675. AV Tremissis (13mm, 1.23 g). ‘Dronrijp Hoard’ type. QUI(quadrate O)I(quadrate U)(horizontal S)LVI (uncertain symbol), linear Greek cross / MΔ(quadrate C)(inverted U)V(quadrate C)VI (quadrate C)IV[...], thick cross pattée. Cf. NM 17-18 (Mayence) and note (for type); cf. Belfort 3030-2 (same); cf. MEC 1, 509 (for type). VF, traces of deposits in devices, hairline flan crack, small ding in obverse field, light scrape on reverse.

From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind. Ex New York Sale XXIII (6 January 2010), lot 464 (where it realized $2600); Münzen und Medaillen AG 94 (16 December 2003), lot 533; Theodor Voltz Collection.