MEROVINGIANS, Indre-et-Loire. Tours (basilique de Saint-Martin). Circa 700-750. Denier (Silver, 14 mm, 1.22 g). + AVT[...] Monogram surmounted by cross; around, pellets. Rev. + RACIO SCI Cross; around, pellets. Apparently unpublished in the standard references, but cf. by P. Schiesser (2022), Les trouvailles de deniers mérovingiens (vers 670- vers 750) dans l’Aube, p. 114-115, 60. Extremely rare. Somewhat porous surfaces, otherwise, very fine.

From the Childeric Collection of Merovingian Coinage.