France, Merovingian, contemporary plated Tremissis, diademed head left, rev. partial cross ancrée, pellets in quarters, 0.63g (cf. MEC 1, 478). Several breaks in the plating, otherwise very fine, interesting and rare £200-£260

Provenance: Found near Maidstone (Kent), October 2009 (EMC 2009.0343, recté 0.63g)