★ Hand Raised in Benediction ★

MEROVINGIANS, Indre-et-Loire. Tours (region). Circa 725-750. Denier (Silver, 13 mm, 1.23 g, 6 h). TNV-C Diademed bust to left; in front, hand raised in benediction. Rev. Monogram surmounted by cross; below; three pellets. Belfort 5661. Depeyrot p.89, 1. Prou 2860. Attractive cabinet toning. A splendid specimen of this rare type. Extremely fine.

From the Childeric Collection of Merovingian Coinage.