(MEROVINGIANS, Chalon-sur-Saône. Early 7th century. Triens (Gold, 12mm, 1.09 g 1), plated, Austadius moneyer. [CAVBO]NNO Draped bust facing; to right, cross. Rev. AV[STADIVS] Circle of dots; within, cross on two steps flanked by C - A. Cf. Belfort 1229 for prototype. Minor breaks in plating, otherwise , nearly very fine.)
