MEROVINGIANS, Sarthe. Neuvy. Circa 585-675. Triens (Gold, 11 mm, 1.07 g, 6 h), Theovaldus, moneyer. NOVO VICO Diademed (and helmeted?) bust to right. Rev. TEOVALDVM Cross on base of three steps. Belfort 3252 var. ( slightly differing legends; globes in quarters of cross. Depeyrot III, p. 25, 13 var. ( same ). Prou 464 var. ( same ). Well-struck and very rare, possibly a unique variant. Extremely fine.
From the Childeric Collection of Merovingian Coinage, acquired from CGB in 2015.
This coin was analysed by Arent Pol and shows a gold content of 57%.
Price realized | 4'200 CHF |
Starting price | 2'200 CHF |