Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 126 | Auction 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 |