Merovingians, contemporary plated (copper-gilt) copy of tremissis, Dronrijp type, Frisian mint, mid-7th cent., with bust right (cf. MEC 1.518); dia. 15.5mm, 1.08g, with remains of a copper-alloy loop, which has been rivited to the coin at an arbitrary orientation (to display neither the bust nor the cross). Found near Kings Lynn, Norfolk, 1999.
Merovingians, contemporary plated (copper-gilt) copy of tremissis, Dronrijp type, Frisian mint, mid-7th cent., with bust right (cf. MEC 1.518); dia. 15.5mm, 1.08g, with remains of a copper-alloy loop, which has been rivited to the coin at an arbitrary orientation (to display neither the bust nor the cross). Found near Kings Lynn, Norfolk, 1999.
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Bought (1999-11-22) by Valued History
Object composed of copper-gilt Weight 1.08 g
Accession number: CM.1147-1999
Primary reference Number: 267521
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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