MEROVINGIANS, Ile-de-France. Paris. Bishopric, Circa 725-750. Denier (Silver, 12 mm, 1.16 g, 2 h), under bishop Merfridus or Rathbertus. PARISV Diademed and draped bust to right; at the forehead, cross. Rev. Cross ancrée with four pellets, the ends of the central bar turned downwards; above, cross; to the sides and below, annulets. Belfort 3439. Depeyrot 54, 13 var. ( legend ). Very rare and well struck. Somewhat narrow flan, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Childeric Collection of Merovingian Coinage, acquired in 2005.