CNG 100, Lot: 469. Estimate $500. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRISIANS. Circa 650. AV Tremissis (14mm, 1.20 g, 6h). Dronrijp type. ИΩ+EΛ, degraded diademed bust left / Latin cross on base; crescent-like symbol to either side, • below; all within beaded circle. Boeles Type C; Belfort 2342; cf. MEC 1, 517. VF, pierced. Rare.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Peus 307 (9 May 1983), lot 458.

This series was struck in Frisia, but probably copies coins of Chalon. They have been found in hoards from Dronrijp and Nietap.