MEROVINGIANS, Aube. Troyes. Circa 620-640. Triens (Gold, 11.5 mm, 1.27 g, 11 h), Mummolinus, moneyer. [+TRICAS] Diademed and draped bust to right. Rev. [+MA]MOLENV[S FICI] Cross on two steps and globe; in the lowe field, to left and right, C-A. Belfort 4387 var. ( slightly differeing legend ). Depeyrot II, p.78, 4 var. ( same ). C. Adam, K. Meziane et N. Manios (2017), Deux triens inédits de Troyes au nom du monétaire CVNDOBERTVS : l’or troyen, essai de synthèse des noms de monétaires, fig. 13 ( for same reverse). Very rare and pleasing for type. Slightly rough surfaces and small die break on reverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the Childeric Collection of Merovingian Coinage, acquired in 2012.
This coin was analysed by Arent Pol and shows a gold content of 61%.
Price realized | 1'800 CHF |
Starting price | 1'500 CHF |