MEROVINGIANS, Vienne. Poitiers. Eglise, Circa 700-750. Denier (Silver, 10 mm, 1.04 g). Radiate bust to right; holding cross in raised right hand; in front and above, pellet; behind, cross(?). Rev. Ornament of loops; above and below, cross. Belfort 5733 var. = Prou 2235 var. ( pellets instead of crosses on reverse ). Depeyrot p.116, 12. Very rare; Depeyrot is aware of just one other specimen in the Trésor de Bais. Toned. Very fine.

From the Childeric Collection of Merovingian Coinage, acquired in 2010.