MEROVINGIANS, Pseudo-Imperial coinage. temp. Guntram-Thierry II. 561-613. AV (20mm, 4.50 g, 6h). In the name of Maurice Tiberius. Uncertain mint in Southern Gaul. Struck circa 585-602.

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MEROVINGIANS, Pseudo-Imperial coinage. temp. Guntram-Thierry II. 561-613. AV (20mm, 4.50 g, 6h). In the name of Maurice Tiberius. Uncertain mint in Southern Gaul. Struck circa 585-602. D N mΛVRIC TIb P[P ΛVC], pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VCCTORI [ΛVCCC], cross potent set on globe; M–Λ : and X–XI flanking; CONOB. NM 25 (Marseille); Rigold Group B, 22; cf. Belfort 2450 (for type); MEC 1, –; cf. EMC 1998.0030 (same); cf. CNG 88, lot 1764 (for a similar example also with suspension loop). In mount with suspension loop attached. Near Fine. Rare.

Reportedly an old find near Spalding, Lincolnshire.


Closing Date and Time: 12 August 2020 at 12:49:20 ET.

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