Merovingian Obol
Finds From Wirral – Merovingian Obol
Our third Early Medieval coin is a tiny piece of silver. It is listed as probably a Merovingian Obol which is rare and is of Regional Importance.
The first picture shows a figure and a cross while the second showing the reverse of the coin shows intersecting triangles and a pellet.
It is dated to the early eighth century. (AD 700-750)