Merovingian Francia, Quentovic, National Series, Imported Gold, Plated (?), Tremissis, diademed bust right, legend around, rev. cross crosslet on step, letters in angles, 0.97g, 0° (SCBI 69, 1094 this coin), flan split at 2 o'clock, and the plate removed on reverse high points to reveal exposing a base silver-coloured core, fair to fine and unusual.
provenance
N Mills, July 2008
Reportedly found in East Anglia
[EMC 2009.0016]
Estimate: £150 - £200