CNG 109, Lot: 780. Estimate $3000. Sold for $3750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEROVINGIANS, Metz. Circa 620-640. AV Tremissis (14mm, 1.32 g, 12h). Ansoaldus, moneyer. mETTI(horizontal S) CIVETATI, diademed and draped bust right / + ANSOALΔVS mONET, Greek cross with pellets at ends; C Λ across field; all within wreath. NM 10; Stahl, Metz A6s (same dies); Belfort 2924 (same dies); MEC 1, –. Good VF, hint of deposits. Rare.

Ex Elsen 127 (5 December 2015), lot 595.