Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVIIAuction date: 9 January 2024
Lot number: 973

Price realized: 2,500 USD   (Approx. 2,290 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


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.


Estimate: 1500 USD