MEROVINGIANS, Banassac. Circa 620-640. AV Tremissis (12.5mm, 1.29 g, 6h). Elafius, moneyer. Good VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 973. Estimated: $ 1 500

Early Medieval, Gold

Sold For $ 2 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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MEROVINGIANS, Banassac. Circa 620-640. AV Tremissis (12.5mm, 1.29 g, 6h). Elafius, moneyer. Diademed male head right, diadem ends in three ribbons, pelleted border along truncation of neck; trace of pellet below; floral symbol to right; [all within wreath] / T ELAFIV(horizontal S) MO(NE)TA, chalice with curved, open-ended handles, surmounted by cross. SCBI 69 (Abramson), 1078 (this coin); NM 16; Stahl, Merovingiens –; Belfort 653; MEC 1, 423. Lightly toned, traces of deposits in devices, a few minor marks, hint of die rust, edge marks. Good VF. An early issue in fine gold and of good style.

Ex Tony Abramson Collection (Part IV, Spink 273, 30 September 2021), lot 991, purchased from Mike Vosper, May 2014. Reportedly found in Northern France.


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Three – Lot 648–983 will be held Wednesday morning, 10 January 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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