★ Unique Variant ★

MEROVINGIANS, Indre-et-Loire. Rivarennes. Circa 585-620. Triens (Gold, 13.5 mm, 1.14 g, 12 h), Orivius, moneyer. ORIVIO MONIT Diademed and draped bust to right. Rev. RIVΛRINNΛ V Christogram on three steps; to left and right, Λ-G. Belfort 3803 var., Depeyriot III, p.53, 2 var., Prou 1700 var. (all with slightly differing legends). Very rare, and possibly even unique variant. Surfaces somewhat rough, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From the Childeric Collection of Merovingian Coinage, acquired privately from 'Money Time' in 2015.

This coin was analysed by Arent Pol and shows a gold content of 29%.