Franks (Medieval)
Merovingians. Marseille. Pseudo-imperial issue. Gold Tremissis (1.11 g), ca. 575-650. Imitating the Byzantine emperor Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. […]S PP AVG, Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Maurice Tiberius right. Reverse: VIITORIA […], cross potent on globe; across field in two lines, M-Λ:/:-II; CONOB. Prou -; cf. MEC 1, 403. Old scrape at the neck and minor marks about the rims. Rare. Nice antique rose color toning. Bold details. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,500
Ex The William Oldknow Collection.