Triton XX, Lot: 1130. Estimate $7500. Sold for $7000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEROVINGIANS, Metz. Circa 620-640. AV Tremissis (20mm, 1.29 g, 6h). Theudeienus, moneyer. mETTI(horizontal S) CIVETATE, diademed and draped bust right / + THEUDEI(retrograde E)NVS mONET, partial cross potent; C Λ across field; all within wreath. NM Type 16-2A; cf. Stahl, Metz A5e (for type); cf. Belfort 2946 and 2953 (same); MEC 1, –. Superb EF, hints of double strike on obverse and scrapes and die rust on reverse. Struck on a broad flan. Exceptional .