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Merovingian gold tremissis of the moneyer Vitalis
Merovingian gold tremissis of the moneyer Vitalis of Paris, late 6th- early 7th century. The inscription on the front tells us that the coin was issued in Paris. The back gives the name of the moneyer, although part of the inscription is missing. The front shows a diademed bust facing right, and the back shows a cross amcrée, possibly over a globe. This coin belongs to a series that was in use from c.570/580-c.670; more precise dating will depend on testing the purity of the gold.
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