Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVII Online SessionsAuction date: 17 January 2024
Lot number: 6436

Price realized: 1,400 USD   (Approx. 1,286 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


MEROVINGIANS, Uncertain. Circa 620-640. Pale AV Tremissis (11mm, 0.92 g, 12h). [...]VITV[...], diademed and draped bust left / +[...]ODVV, cross-tipped staff set on three steps; C I across field. NM –; Belfort –; Prou –; MEC 1, –; SCBI 69 (Abramson), 1092 (this coin). Lightly toned, deposits, marks. VF.

Ex Tony Abramson Collection (Part IV, Spink 273, 30 September 2021), lot 1000; purchased from N. Mills, March 2010 (MT 13). Reportedly found at Hérault (France), 21 December 2008..


Estimate: 750 USD

Match 1:
Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVIIAuction date: 9 January 2024
Lot number: 973

Price realized: 2,500 USD   (Approx. 2,290 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


MEROVINGIANS, Banassac. Circa 620-640. AV Tremissis (12.5mm, 1.29 g, 6h). Elafius, moneyer. Diademed male head right, diadem ends in three ribbons, pelleted border along truncation of neck; trace of pellet below; floral symbol to right; [all within wreath] / T ELAFIV(horizontal S) MO(NE)TA, chalice with curved, open-ended handles, surmounted by cross. SCBI 69 (Abramson), 1078 (this coin); NM 16; Stahl, Merovingiens –; Belfort 653; MEC 1, 423. Lightly toned, traces of deposits in devices, a few minor marks, hint of die rust, edge marks. Good VF. An early issue in fine gold and of good style.

Ex Tony Abramson Collection (Part IV, Spink 273, 30 September 2021), lot 991, purchased from Mike Vosper, May 2014. Reportedly found in Northern France.


Estimate: 1500 USD

Match 2:
Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVII Online SessionsAuction date: 17 January 2024
Lot number: 6434

Price realized: 3,000 USD   (Approx. 2,756 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


MEROVINGIANS, Thiré. Circa 585-675. AV Tremissis (13.5mm, 1.19 g, 11h). TIDIRICIACO, diademed and draped bust right / + GVNDOBODE, Latin cross pattée; two pellets flanking upper bar. NM 13 var. (four pellets flanking cross); Belfort 4297 var. (same); Prou –, but cf. 2367; MEC 1, –; EMC 2004.0030 = SCBI 69 (Abramson), 1088 (this coin). Deposits, some marks. Good VF. Rare.

Ex Tony Abramson Collection (Part IV, Spink 273, 30 September 2021), lot 994; purchased S. Elden, June 2010; found at Little Bromley (Essex), 2004.


Estimate: 1000 USD

Match 3:
Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 126Auction date: 28 May 2024
Lot number: 1053

Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot
Lot description:


MEROVINGIANS, Amiens. In the name of Clovis II (639-657). Circa 640-680. AV Tremissis (13mm, 1.32 g, 6h). Sigcharamnus, moneyer. [+ SI]GC HRMNO MΛ (sic), diademed and draped bust right / + AMBIANI(retrograde S) CIVE CLODOVI, ornate Greek cross ancrée set on base; R EX across field. NM 12; cf. Belfort 135-6; cf. Prou 1107 = Collection Amécourt 19; MEC 1, –. Lightly toned. Superb EF. Extremely rare and of considerable interest.

While Merovingian tremisses with mint and moneyers' names are relatively plentiful, those bearing the name of kings are very rare. Clovis II was a child for much of his reign, coming to the throne of Neustria at the age of six. Initially the government was in the hands of his mother Nanthild, but after her death in 642 the real power was in the hands of the magnates. As a result Clovis is regarded as an early 'roi faineant' or 'do-nothing king.' Amiens held special importance to the Merovingian dynasty as it was there that Merovig, founder of the dynasty, was reported elected king of the Franks.

Estimate: 15000 USD

Match 4:
Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVII Online SessionsAuction date: 17 January 2024
Lot number: 6432

Price realized: 500 USD   (Approx. 459 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


MEROVINGIANS, Quentovic. Circa 620-640. AV Tremissis (12mm, 1.28 g, 12h). Dutta, moneyer. diademed and draped bust right / DVTTΛ MON[...], Greek cross set on three steps; upper step with raised ends. NM 14; cf. Belfort 4957-8; Prou –, but cf. 1125; MEC 1, –; SCBI 69 (Abramson), 1085 (this coin); Classical Numismatic Group 60, lot 2080 (same dies). Toned, deposits, obverse die badly rusted and degraded. Near VF.

Ex Tony Abramson Collection (Part IV, Spink 273, 30 September 2021), lot 997; purchased from Lockdales, July 2007.


Estimate: 600 USD

Match 5:
Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVII Online SessionsAuction date: 17 January 2024
Lot number: 6437

Price realized: 325 USD   (Approx. 299 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


MEROVINGIANS, Uncertain. Circa 725-750. AR Denier (12mm, 0.79 g, 9h). Diademed and draped bust right; cross to right / Latin cross pommée within arched volute. NM –; Belfort –; Prou –; MEC 1, –; SCBI 69 (Abramson), 1116 (this coin). Find patina, deposits, struck on a squarish cut flan. Good Fine.

Ex Tony Abramson Collection (Part IV, Spink 273, 30 September 2021), lot 1008; purchased from Mike Vosper, March 2010. Found near King's Lynn (Norfolk).


Estimate: 100 USD