Triton XXI, Lot: 918. Estimate $500. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEROVINGIANS, Bâle. Circa 725-750. AR Denier (13mm, 1.35 g, 6h). Nivohos, moneyer. ИIVOH + (quadrate O)(horizontal retrograde S), heart surmounted by a cross / Ornate monogram, possibly BAS CI. NM, p. 35; Belfort 804-8055 var. (moneyer); Prou –; Cimiez –; Bais –; MEC 1, –; cf. Coraggioni, p. 9 and pl. I, 38 (for type) . VF, toned. Moneyer unknown for this extremely rare type.

From the Dr. JDR Collection. Ex Vecchi 15 (15 June 1999), lot 1728.