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Nr. 2454

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2,2075055187638--
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(MEROVINGIANS, Marseille. temp. Clotaire I. Circa 600-620. AV Solidus of 21 siliquae (23mm, 3.86 g, 6h). Fourth phase, group 8 (pseudo-imperial coinage). Struck in the name of Maurice Tiberius. D N m?V CR PP ?VC, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VICTORI (wreath) ? ?VCCV, cross potent set on globe; M ? flanking cross, X XI flanking globe; all within wreath; CONOB. NM Type 8-1A, 28; Rigold 59-60 (same obv. die); Belfort 2454; MEC 1, 403; Triton X, lot 892 (same dies). Superb EF, lustrous. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, purchased from Classical Numismatic Group, August 2007.)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC Triton XIX Sessions 3 & 4 - Adams Collection, 2205
Editions V. Gadoury 2018, 403


Nr. 2456

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2,2075055187638--
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(MEROVINGIANS, Marseille. temp. Clotaire II. Circa 600-620. AV Solidus of 21 Siliquae (21mm, 3.85 g, 6h). Fourth phase, group 8 (pseudo-imperial coinage). Struck in the name of Maurice Tiberius. D N m?V CR PP ?VC, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VICORI ? ?VC[C]V, cross potent set on globe; M ? flanking cross, X XI flanking globe; all within wreath with ties above; CONOB. NM Type 8-1A, 28; Rigold 58-70 var. (legends); Belfort 2456 var. (same); MEC 1, 403; CNG 78, 1905 (same dies). Good VF, traces of underlying luster, numerous scrapes and marks, slightly wavy flan. Extremely rare.)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC 91, 1138
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC Triton XXI Sessions 3 & 4, 926


Nr. 2457

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1,1037527593819--
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(MEROVINGIANS, Marseille. temp. Clotaire I. Circa 600-620. AV Solidus of 21 siliquae (21mm, 3.85 g, 6h). Fourth phase, group 8 (pseudo-imperial coinage). Struck in the name of Phocas. D N FO(retrograde C)?|| S C(retrograde R) (retrograde F) ?VC , pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VICORI (wreath) ??VCCV, cross potent set on globe; M ? flanking cross, X XI flanking globe; all within wreath; CONOB. NM Type 8-1A, 30; Rigold 72 corr. (same obv. die); Belfort 2457; MEC 1, ; Triton X, lot 893 (same dies). Superb EF, lustrous, small hairline flan split with deposit remaining. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Inventory 806812 (August 2007).)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC Triton XIX Sessions 3 & 4 - Adams Collection, 2206


Nr. 2466

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1,1037527593819--
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(MEROVINGIANS, Marseille. Clotaire II. 584-629. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.08 g, 6h). + CLOTA[RIVS R]EX, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / [VI]CTORIA CHLO[TARI], cross potent set on globe with saltire on either side; M ? across field; all within peleted wreath with ties up. NM 34; cf. Belfort 2466; Prou 1380; MEC -. Near VF, a few scrapes and field marks, trace of solder removed from reverse in antiquity, suspension loop attached. Extremely rare. Total weight includes suspension loop.)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC 91, 1139


Nr. 2466-2467

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1,1037527593819--
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(MEROVINGIENS, Clotaire II (584-629), AV solidus léger de 20 siliques, 613-629, Marseille. Droit : CHLOT?-RIVS REX B. diad. et cuirassé à droite. Revers : CHLOT?RI VICTVRI? Croix latine posée sur un globe, entre M-? et la valeur X-X. En bas à gauche, un globule. Ref.: Belfort, 2466-2467 var; Prou, 1380 var; M.E.C. I, -. 3,63g. Provient d'une trouvaille dans le Kent et de Spink, vente 172, Londres, 31 mars 2005, 385. Extrêmement Rare. Trace de bélière ancienne et griffe au revers. Le coin de revers brisé. Très Beau VF Clotaire II, fils de Chilpéric Ier et de Frédégonde, naquit en mai 584 et devint roi de Neustrie quelques mois plus tard, suite à l'assassinat de son père. En 613, il parvint à réunir l'ensemble du royaume des Francs en s'emparant des royaumes d'Austrasie et de Bourgogne. La reine d'Austrasie, Brunehaut (ou Brunehilde), accusée d'avoir fait assassiner son père, fut cruellement suppliciée pendant trois jours puis mise à mort en l'attachant à la queue d'un cheval indompté. Les règnes de Clotaire II et de son fils Dagobert (629-639) constituent l'apogée du royaume mérovingien qui sera ensuite définitivement morcelé. Ce solidus porte au revers la marque X-X, indiquant qu'il valait 20 siliques alors que le solidus était traditionnellement divisé en 24 siliques et le tremissis en 8 siliques. Les différents peuples germaniques qui s'établirent dans l'empire imitèrent les solidi romains et byzantins, tout en adoptant un étalon plus léger. A la fin du 6e siècle, probablement en 587, les masses des solidi et tremisses frappés dans le royaume des Francs furent abaissées d'un huitième. Exprimées en siliques, la valeur du solidus passa de 24 à 21 siliques et celle du tremissis de 8 à 7 siliques. Le changement est clairement indiqué sur les monnaies frappées à Marseille qui portent les marques XXI et VII. Ces solidi et tremisses légers imitent les émissions de Constantinople, de Justin II à Héraclius. Sous le règne de Clotaire II, le nom du roi remplace celui de l'empereur et un nouvel affaiblissement est décidé, le solidus étant désormais frappé à 20 siliques. Voir l'agrandissement en couverture. Provient d'une trouvaille dans le Kent et de Spink, vente 172, Londres, 31 mars 2005, 385.)
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Jean Elsen & ses Fils 118, 519


Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG Auction 227, 2059 (2013) (visit Website)
Nr. 2482

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2,2075055187638--
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(MEROWINGER PRÄGUNGEN MIT MEROWINGISCHEN KÖNIGSNAMEN MASSALIA (Marseille / Bouches-du-Rhône) Chlothar II., 613-629. Triens. 1,22 g. CLHOTARIVS R Brustbild r. mit Diadem//VICTOIOIOR// (rückläufig) Kreuz auf Globus, zu den Seiten M - A. Belfort 2482; Prou 1386. GOLD. Von großer Seltenheit. Kl. Prägeschwäche, sonst vorzügliches Exemplar Exemplar der Auktion Hess-Divo AG 317, Zürich 2010, Nr. 1055.)
References Literature Trade Finds Museums
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG 227, 2059
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG 264, 3033


Nr. 2492

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1,1037527593819--
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(Ancient Coins MEROVINGIAN REALM Chlotar II, 613-625. Tremissis, Marseille. CLOTARIS REX Bust to r. with diadem. Rev. CHLOTARIVN REX Cross over globe between M A. 1,21 g. Belfort 2492 (this specimen). Prou 1388 var. Very rare. Very fine. Ex stock Frank Sternberg ZurichEx Garrett Collection II, Auction Bank Leu/NFA. Zurich 1984. Lot 659Ex Coll. Vicomte Ponton dAmecourt, Auction J. Schulman, Amsterdam 18. 2. 1929.)
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SINCONA AG 6, 241


Nr. 2511

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1,1037527593819--
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(MEROVINGIENS, Sigebert III (634-656), solidus de 20 siliques en électrum, Marseille. Droit : SI-[ ]-RTV B. diad. à droite. Revers : CHLOT?RI VICTVRI? Croix latine au-dessus d'un globule, entre M-? et [X]-X. Ref.: Belfort, 2511 var; Prou, 1405 var; M.E.C. I, 406 var. 3,51g. Très Rare. Doré et troué. Beau à Très Beau F - VF Ce solidus porte au revers la marque X-X, indiquant qu'il valait 20 siliques alors que le solidus était traditionnellement divisé en 24 siliques et le tremissis en 8 siliques. Les différents peuples germaniques qui s'établirent dans l'empire imitèrent les solidi romains et byzantins, tout en adoptant un étalon plus léger. A la fin du 6e siècle, probablement en 587, les masses des solidi et tremisses frappés dans le royaume des Francs furent abaissées d'un huitième. Exprimées en siliques, la valeur du solidus passa de 24 à 21 siliques et celle du tremissis de 8 à 7 siliques. Le changement est clairement indiqué sur les monnaies frappées à Marseille qui portent les marques XXI et VII. Ces solidi et tremisses légers imitent les émissions de Constantinople, de Justin II à Héraclius. Sous le règne de Clotaire II, le nom du roi remplace celui de l'empereur et un nouvel affaiblissement est décidé, le solidus étant désormais frappé à 20 siliques. Cet usage perdura sous le règne de Dagobert Ier et de son fils Sigebert III, avec des affaiblissements successifs de l'alliage.)
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Jean Elsen & ses Fils 123, 342


Nr. 2529

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2,2075055187638--
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(MEROVINGIENS, Sigebert III (634-656), solidus de 20 siliques en électrum, Marseille. D/ M?S-IGI? B. diad. à d. Devant, un diadème de perles contenant un globule. R/ SIGIBERTVS RIX Croix latine au-dessus d''un globe, avec trois points à chaque bras. Dans le champ, M-?. Belfort 2529 (des mêmes coins); Prou 1412 (du même coin de droit); M.E.C. I, -. 3,66g Très rare Griffes. 0 TB Le solidus romain était traditionnellement divisé en 24 siliques et le tremissis en 8 siliques. Les différents peuples germaniques qui s'établirent dans l'empire imitèrent les solidi romains et byzantins, tout en adoptant un étalon plus léger. A la fin du 6e siècle, probablement en 587, les masses des solidi et tremisses frappés dans le royaume des Francs furent abaissées d'un huitième. Exprimées en siliques, la valeur du solidus passa de 24 à 21 siliques et celle du tremissis de 8 à 7 siliques. Le changement est clairement indiqué sur les monnaies frappées à Marseille qui portent les marques XXI et VII. Ces solidi et tremisses légers imitent les émissions de Constantinople, de Justin II à Héraclius. Sous le règne de Clotaire II, le nom du roi remplace celui de l'empereur et un nouvel affaiblissement est décidé, le solidus étant désormais frappé à 20 siliques. Cet usage perdura sous le règne de Dagobert Ier et de son fils Sigebert III, avec des affaiblissements successifs de l'alliage.)
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Jean Elsen & ses Fils 127, 589
Jean Elsen & ses Fils 128, 586


Nr. 2538-2540

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1,1037527593819--
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(MEROWINGER SIGIBERT III, 639-656 Tremissis, Marseille. MAS ILIA. Drapierte Büste mit Diadem rechts, davor Stern. Rv/ SI[GIB]ERTVS RIX. Perlkreis, darin Kreuz auf Kugel zwischen M A. Belfort 2538-2540. Prou 1411 var. Lafaurie, Lyon 145 var. Depeyrot 60. MEC 407. 0,93 g. Sehr selten. Knickspur, sehr schön Sigibert III, *630, ältester Sohn des Dagobert (629-639) wurde bereits 633 König Austrasiens und 656 ermordert. Bedeutend war Sigibert als Stifter von Klöstern und es gab seit dem 11. Jahrhundert eine Sigibert-Verehrung.)
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Paul-Francis Jacquier Numismatique Antique 37, 678


Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG Auction 227, 2061 (2013) (visit Website)
Nr. 2546

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1,1037527593819--
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(MEROWINGER PRÄGUNGEN MIT MEROWINGISCHEN KÖNIGSNAMEN MASSALIA (Marseille / Bouches-du-Rhône) Childerich II., 662-675. Solidus. 3,77 g. CHILDERICVS REX Brustbild r. mit Diadem//[MA]SILIE CIVI[TATIS] Kreuz auf Globus, zu den Seiten M - A / X - (12 = 20 Siliquae). Belfort 2546; Grierson/Blackburn vgl. 408 (= 30% AV); Prou vgl. 1414. GOLD. Von großer Seltenheit. Rückseite leicht dezentriert und kl. Schrötlingsriß, sehr schön Exemplar der Sammlung Bernard Chwartz, Auktion Crinon, Paris, 14. Juni 2010, Nr. 229. Exemplar der Auktion Burgan, Paris, 10. Juni 1994, Nr. 7.)
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG 227, 2061


H.D. Rauch Auction 102, 1339 (2016)
Nr. 2548var

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(EUROPA UND ÜBERSEE Regnum Francorum MEROWINGER Merowingische Königsprägungen (D) Chlodwig II. (639-657). Massilia (Marseille, Bouche-de-Rhône) . Tremissis/Triens (1,30g), ca. 662-675 n. Chr. Av.: CHIIDER-ICVS REX (das V als Raute), Büste mit Diadem n.r., am Diademabschluss und über der Stirn jeweils drei Kugeln. Rv.: MASILI? CIVITATIS, Stufenkreuz auf Globus, in den Feldern M - A, darunter jeweils zwei Punkte, alles im punktierten Kranz. Prou 1416var, Belfort 2548var, MEC - (vgl. 408, Solidus), Depeyrot IV, S. 93, 65. Stellenweise minimale Feilspuren am Rd., leichter Doppelschlag im Rv. Attraktives und sehr seltenes Exemplar mit vollständigem Königsnamen. Gold RR vzgl. Ex Palombo 12 (2013), 261.)
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H.D. Rauch 102, 1339


Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG Auction 227, 2060 (2013) (visit Website)
Nr. 2569

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1,1037527593819--
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(MEROWINGER PRÄGUNGEN MIT MEROWINGISCHEN KÖNIGSNAMEN MASSALIA (Marseille / Bouches-du-Rhône) Childebert III., 656-662. Triens. 1,22 g. MASILIA Brustbild r. mit Diadem//CHILDEBERTVS RX Kreuz auf Globus, zu den Seiten M - A. Belfort 2569; Prou 1423. GOLD. RR Kl. Schrötlingsriß, sonst attraktives, sehr schönes Exemplar Exemplar der Sammlung Bernard Chwartz, Auktion Crinon, Paris, 14. Juni 2010, Nr. 228.)
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG 227, 2060


Nr. 2576

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1,1037527593819--
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(MEROVINGIANS. Childebert III l'Adopté (Childebert the Adopted). King of Austrasia, 656-661/2. Pale AV Solidus (22mm, 3.84 g, 6h). Marseilles mint. MA(horizontal S)(horizontal S) ILI A, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; cross to right / XNILVEBERTV(horizontal S) (RX), cross potent set on globe; M ? flanking cross; flanking base, four pellets to left, two pellets to right; all within pelleted border. NM 67 var. (obv. legend); Felder 11 var. (Hildebertus adoptivus; same); Belfort 2576 var. (Childebert III; same); Prou 1420 (same); MEC 1, . Good VF, light toning in devices, areas of weak strike at periphery. Very rare. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Bernard Chwartz Collection (Part 2, 14 June 2010), lot 227; Crédit de la Bourse (23 April 1993), lot 14 (obverse illustrated on color plate).)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC Triton XIX Sessions 3 & 4 - Adams Collection, 2204


Nr. 2577

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1,1037527593819--
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(FRANCE. Mérovingiens. Childebert III, 656-662. Tiers de sou d'or, Marseille (Bo uches-du-Rhô ne). Av. MAS[ILIA]. Tête à droite, lettre A devant. Rv. +HI[LDEB]ERTVS R. Croix à un degré sur un globe accostée des lettres MA. Belfort 2577 var.; Prou 1420 var. AU. 0.97 g. RRR TTB+ flan cassé)
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Chaponnière & Firmenich SA 7, 240


Nr. 2597

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1,1037527593819--
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(MEROVINGIANS, Marseille. Circa 700-710. AR Denier (10mm, 1.12 g, 1h). Nemfidius, patrician. Diademed head right / + NIFDVS, small cross. NM 25; Belfort 2597; MEC 1, 548 (same obv. die). VF, toned. From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind.)
References Literature Trade Finds Museums
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC Electronic Auction 382, 523


Nr. 2608

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1,1037527593819--
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(MEROVINGIANS, Marseille. Circa 700-710. AR Denier (11mm, 1.00 g, 3h). Nemfidius, patrician. Diademed and draped bust left; N to left / Cross rising from large (NE), MF[IDIUS] continuing around (S horizontal). NM 27; Belfort 2608, MEC 1, 547. VF, toned. From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind.)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC 102, 1228


Nr. 2644

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2,2075055187638--
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(MEROVINGIENS, AR denier, début du 8e s., Marseille. Patrice Nemfidius. D/ B. diad. à d., le diadème terminé derrière la t. par une croisette. R/ Dans un grènetis, NEF sous une croisette. Belfort 2644; Prou 1572; M.E.C. I, 558 var. 1,02g. Très Beau Very Fine)
References Literature Trade Finds Museums
Jean Elsen & ses Fils 130, 275
Jean Vinchon Numismatique 31 May 2017 Auction, 237


Nr. 2646

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3,3112582781457--
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(MEROVINGIANS, Marseille. Circa 700-710. AR Denier (10mm, 1.10 g, 4h). Nemfidius, patrician. Bearded bust right; cross to left / (NE)F; cross above and below; one pellet to right of E, three pellets to right of F. NM 30; cf. Belfort 2646 (for type); MEC 1, 557. Near EF, areas of toning in devices.)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC Electronic Auction 375, 743
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC Electronic Auction 394, 553
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG 296, 1521


Nr. 2656

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1,1037527593819--
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(Marseille, denier buste à droite du patrice Nemfidius, c.700-730 Buste à droite, une croix derrière la nuque, grènetis extérieur formé de points Lettre N entre quatre croisettes, dans un grènetis lisse Argent 11,0 mm 0,93 g 11 h TB+, R , B.2656 v., P.1576 v. Exemplaire proche de Belfort 2656, sans le rameau trifolié devant le buste Estimate: 250 EUR Starting price: 150 EUR)
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iNumis Mail Bid Sale 32, 200


Nr. 2664

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2,2075055187638--
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(MEROVINGIENS, AR denier, début du 8e s., Marseille. Patrice Nemfidius. D/ B. diad. à d. Devant, une croisette. R/ Monogramme NEM. Belfort 2664; Prou 1586. 1,10g Belle patine. Très Beau Very Fine)
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Jean Elsen & ses Fils 130, 276
Nomos AG obolos 11, 788


Nr. 2665

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2,2075055187638--
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(FRANKREICH. Merowinger. Marseille. Patricius Nemfidius, 8. Jahrhundert. Denar (c. 700-710). Barbarisierter Kopf nach rechts, davor Kreuz. Rv. Monogramm. 1.05 g. Belfort 2665. Sehr schön / Very fine. (~ 130/~US$ 160))
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SINCONA AG 47, 1573
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC Electronic Auction 409, 769


Nr. 2669

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2,2075055187638--
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(MEROVINGIANS, Marseille. Circa 700-710. AR Denier (12mm, 1.33 g). Nemfidius, patricius. Bareheaded bust left, cross before / Monogram. NM 31; Belfort 2669; MEC 1, 564. Good VF, toned.)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC 90, 1988
Jean Elsen & ses Fils 125, 1041


Nr. 2670

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2,2075055187638--
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(MEROVINGIANS, Marseille. Circa 700-710. AR Denier (12mm, 1.17 g, 7h). Nemfidius, patrician. Bearded bust left; pellets flanking / Retrograde Nemfidius monogram. NM 31; Belfort 2670; MEC 1, 565. VF, toned. From the R.D. Frederick Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 307 (24 July 2013), lot 384.)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC Electronic Auction 375, 744
Leipziger Münzhandlung Heidrun Höhn 77, 932


Nr. 2754-7

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1,1037527593819--
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(MEROVINGIANS, Marseille. Circa 710-720(?). AR Denier (11mm, 1.27 g, 9h). Large M, cross above, two pellets below / O C ? C, cross potent. NM 45; Belfort 2754-7; MEC 1, 572-5. Good VF, toned.)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC Triton XV Sessions 3 & 4, 1657


Nr. 2756

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2,2075055187638--
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(MEROVINGIANS, Marseille. Circa 710-720. AR Denier (10mm, 0.98 g, 8h). Ocac or Ocas. Large M; cross pattée above; two pellets below / Cross pattée; O-C-?-C or S around. NM 45; Belfort 2756; MEC 1, 572-3 (same dies). VF, toned. From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind.)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC Electronic Auction 382, 524
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG 237, 3408


Nr. 2760

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1,1037527593819--
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(MEROVINGIENS, AR denier, vers 670-750, région de Marseille (?). Droit : Personnage debout à droite, tenant une croix dans chaque main. Revers : Etoile à huit branches, dont quatre sont croisetées. Ref.: Belfort, 2760 (et 3750, attribué à Rennes); Prou, 1616. 1,09g. Rare. Très Beau à Superbe VF - EF Le type du droit est imité de celui de différents sceattas anglo-saxons de la seconde phase, vers 710-760, notamment de la série L (S. 804) et du groupe CARIP (S. 820).)
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Jean Elsen & ses Fils 123, 348


Nr. 3045

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1,1037527593819--
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(MEROVINGIANS, Uncertain (possibly Marseilles?). Circa 695-710. AR Denier (13mm, 0.89 g, 9h). Stylized bust right; to right, cross with pellet in each quarter / Stylized cross ancrée decorated with pellets ; pellet within each arc; VII across lower field; pellet in V. NM ; Belfort 3045 (as Mainz) = Cimiez 107; MEC 1, 578; OdV&K 867-8. Good VF, toned. Rare. Ex Spink Numismatic Circular C.5 (June 1992), no. 3435.)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC 93, 1434


Nr. 3052

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1,1037527593819--
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(MEROVINGIANS, Uncertain. Circa 695-710. AR Denier (11mm, 1.06 g, 6h). Schematized head right; cross tipped scepter to right / Cross ancrée; V and II below crossbar; pellet in one bar of anchor. NM ; cf. Belfort 3052 (Mainz; for type); cf. MEC 1, 576 (Marseille[?]; for type). VF, toned. From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind.)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC 102, 1235


Nr. 3056

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1,1037527593819--
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(MEROVINGIENS, AR denier, 1e moitié du 8e s. région de Marseille (?). Droit : Tête dégénérée. Devant, une croix cantonnée de points. Revers : Croix ancrée. En dessous, II-V. Ref.: Belfort, 3056 var (Mayence); Prou, -; M.E.C. I, 577 var. 0,63g. Beau à Très Beau F - VF)
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Jean Elsen & ses Fils 123, 349


Nr. 3058-3059

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(MEROVINGIENS, AR denier, 1e moitié du 8e s. Marseille. Droit : Lettre M sur une croisette, entourée de points. Revers : Quadrillage de lignes formant des losanges. Au-dessus, une croisette. Ref.: Belfort, 3058-3059 var (Mayence); Trésor de Bais 112 var; M.E.C. I, 542 var. 0,63g. Rare. Très Beau VF)
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Jean Elsen & ses Fils 123, 350


Nr. 3340

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(ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL COINS, Merovingians. Paris. Gold Tremissis, 1.14g, c.584-639, Paris, moneyer Eligius. + [...]DOVEVS, diademed and draped bust of Clothaire II or Dagobert right. Rev. + ELIGIV MONETA, cross below Omega (cf Belfort 3340; MEC -). Toned, choice very fine. The moneyer, Eligius, is most certainly the same Eligius who was active during the reigns of Clothaire II and Dogobert. As a youth, he apprenticed as a goldsmith under Abbo, the head of the royal mint at Limoges, and subsequently became the royal moneyer in charge of the mint at Marseille. King Dagobert commissioned Eligius to do the magnificent gold work for the tombs of St Denis and also St Martin of Tours. In 641 he was appointed Bishop of Noyon, where he remained until his death on December 1, 660. Posthumously, the Church beatified him, making him the patron saint of Noyon, Limoges and Flanders, as well as of goldsmiths, other metalworkers, and coin collectors. From The Alexander White III Collection Estimate: $ 3,000)
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The New York Sale 37, 765


Nr. 5459

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3,3112582781457--
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(MEROVINGIENS, AE nummus anonyme, avant 536 (?), Marseille. Droit : Christogramme dans une couronne. Revers : Croix dans un cercle perlé. Ref.: Belfort, 5459 var; Brenot, 182, 1. 1,28g. Provient de notre vente 98, 13 décembre 2008, 663. Très Rare. Coup au droit. presque Très Beau a. VF Provient de notre vente 98, 13 décembre 2008, 663.)
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Jean Elsen & ses Fils 120, 593
Jean Elsen & ses Fils 123, 341
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC Electronic Auction 342, 863


Nr. 5966

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(MEROVINGIANS, Marseille (region). Circa 710-750. AR Denier (9mm, 1.10 g, 9h). Large KAP; long bar above / Large PAS; long bar above. NM 13; Belfort 5966; MEC 1, . . Good VF, toned.)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC Electronic Auction 366, 991


Nr. 6444

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(MEROVINGIANS, Uncertain. Circa 725-750. AR Denier (18mm, 0.41 g). Large ?AE monogram; two pellets to left of ? with additional one above ?, pellet below A / Uncertain. Cf. NM 6 (Marseille [region]); Bais ; Cimiez ; Belfort 6444 = Barthélemy 3631; Prou ; MEC 1, . VF, toned, traces of deposits, slightly ragged flan. Extremely rare.)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC 103, 970


Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG Auction 237, 3405 (2013) (visit Website)
Nr. 2658

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2,2075055187638--
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(EUROPÄISCHE MÜNZEN UND MEDAILLEN FRANKREICH/MEROWINGER MARSEILLE Patricius Nemfidius, 8. Jahrhundert. Denar. 1,03 g. Barbarisierter Kopf r., davor Zweig//N zwischen vier Kreuzen, in den Winkeln je eine Kugel. Belfort 2658. Dezentriert, fast sehr schön)
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG 237, 3405
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG 296, 1520


Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG Auction 237, 3406 (2013) (visit Website)
Nr. 2663

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(EUROPÄISCHE MÜNZEN UND MEDAILLEN FRANKREICH/MEROWINGER MARSEILLE Patricius Nemfidius, 8. Jahrhundert. Denar. 0,92 g. Barbarisierter Kopf l., davor Kreuz//INEF-Monogramm. Belfort 2663. Dezentriert, fast sehr schön)
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG 237, 3406


Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG Auction 237, 3407 (2013) (visit Website)
Nr. 2754

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(EUROPÄISCHE MÜNZEN UND MEDAILLEN FRANKREICH/MEROWINGER MARSEILLE Anonym. Denar. 1,04 g. Buchstabe M, darüber Kreuz, darunter zwei Kugeln//Kreuz, in den Winkeln O - C - A - I. Belfort 2754. Etwas dezentriert, fast sehr schön)
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG 237, 3407


Nr. 2438

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(Mérovingiens, Au nom de Maurice Tiberius 582-602 Solidus, Marseille, AU 3.89 g. Avers : DN mAVRITII PP AVC Buste diadèmé et cuirassé de face tenant une lance et un bouclier. Revers : VICTOAIA AVCCV Croix latine sur globe M-A/X-XI, à l'exergue IONOB. Ref : Belfort 2438 var, Prou 1368 var Ex Vente LHS Numismatik 95, 25 Octobre 2005, Lot 861 Ex Münzen und Medaillen 81, 18 September 1995, 956 Conservation : TTB+. Très Rare)
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Editions V. Gadoury 2018, 402


Nr. 2439

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2,2075055187638--
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(FRANCE Mérovingiens. Marseille, au nom de Maurice Tibère (582-602) . Triens en or. Av. DNMAVRI CI(VS PP AVV) Buste diadémé et drapé de Maurice Tibère à droite. Rv. VICVORI LVTOLV / (CONOB) Croix sur un globe, posé sur la ligne d'exergue, M et A de chaque côté du pied de la croix, le globe accosté de V sous le M et II sous le A . Prou 1372. Bel. 2439 v. 12 mm, 1,01 grs. 6 h. TB à TTB)
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl 3, 365
Editions V. Gadoury 2018, 404


Nr. 2555

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(MEROVINGIANS, Royal. Childeric II. 673-675. AV Tremissis (16.5mm, 1.30 g, 1h). Masilie (Marseille) mint. CHILDER (triple pellets) IC(quadrate O)S REX, diademed and draped bust right / CIVITATIS MASILI?, Latin cross pattée with extended base set on globe; M A across field; pair of pellets to either side of base. Cf. NM 65 (for type); cf. Belfort 2555 (same); Prou ; cf. MEC 1, 408 (same). Good VF, toned, slight double strike on reverse. Very rare. Ex Rauch 102 (7 November 2016), lot 1339 (hammer 14,000); Palombo 12 (6 December 2013), lot 261 (hammer 18,000 CHF). The Merovingians were a dynasty of Frankish kings who ruled in parts of present-day France and Germany from the fifth to the eighth century AD. Sometimes referred by their contemporaries as the "long-haired kings" (Latin reges criniti ) because they symbolically left their hair uncut, the Merovingians claimed descent from the legendary fifth century AD leader of the Germanic Salii, Merovech. Initially foederati of the Romans, the Franks migrated into northern Gaul, where they settled and established petty kingdoms. There, they adapted themselves to the local economy by issuing imitations of circulating Roman and Byzantine coinage (mostly solidi and tremisses). These smaller kingdoms were soon united under Clovis [Clodowech] (481-511), the founder of the Merovingian dynasty. During his reign, the last vestiges of Roman rule were extinguished, other competing regional Germanic tribes were absorbed, and the Visigoths, who were likewise issuing imitations of Roman and Byzantine coins, were pushed southward into Spain. To strengthen his position, Clovis allied himself with the Church, and on Christmas Day, AD 496, he was baptized at Rheims.When Clovis died in 511, his kingdom was divided among his four sons, and, over a period of time, four main regional divisions were established: Neustria and Austrasia in the north; Aquitaine and Burgundy in the south. This tradition of dividing the kingdom proved an inherent weakness in the Merovingian state. This situation resulted in the proliferation of gold tremisses, issued not only from the royal palace mints, but also from many civic mints. Eventually, these local areas also struck silver coins. Known to modern numismatists as deniers, they suggest a vibrant local economy, in which coinage tended to be used frequently in transactions. The city of Marseilles is an especially important example of this robust economy. A hub of Mediterranen trade for this period, the city struck both gold an silver issues, the silver struck under a local patricius , Nemfidius. Throughout much of the rest of the dynasty, struggles ensued as various heirs vied among themselves for a larger share of the royal inheritance. While some of Clovis' descendants, most notably Clotaire I (558-561) and Dagobert I (629-639), were able to rule briefly as king over all of these areas, most of the kings were weak and relied on their palace chiefs of staff, colloquially known as the "mayor of the palace" (Lat. maior domus ), who soon became de facto rulers. In 751, the mayor, Pépin le Bref (the Short), removed his Merovingian overlord, assumed the title of king, and became the first in the next dynasty of Frankish kings, the Carolingians. One of the so-called rois fainéants , Childeric II was the second son of Clovis II and, like his father before him, was still a child when he was proclaimed king in Austrasia in 662 and King of the Franks in 673. When Childeric's younger brother, Theuderic III, inherited the kingdoms of Neustria and Burgundy that same year, a faction of prominent Burgundian nobles invited Childeric to become king of those kingdoms instead. Successfully invading his brother's kingdoms and supplanting him, Childeric also removed the local maior domus , Eboin, with his own Austrasian one, thereby upsetting his nobles. Soon, a group of Neustrian nobles, Bodilo, Amalbert and Ingobert, formed a conspiracy to assassinate Childerc, his wife and sons, while the royal party was hunting in the forest of Livry (present-day Lognes). Their youngest son, Daniel, who had been sent off to a monestary for his protection, returned many years later to rule as Chilperic II.)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC Triton XXI Sessions 3 & 4, 916


Nr. 3057

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(MEROVINGIANS, Marseille (region). Circa 725-750. AR Denier (12mm, 1.24 g, 6 or 12h). Large M; above, bar with pellet at each end above pellet; below, bar with pellet at each end; additional pellets around / Angled lozenge with pellet above and below; + in center. NM 22 var. (no additional decoration on rev.); Belfort 3057 var. (single pellet on rev.); cf. Prou 1621; MEC 1, 542 var. (same); cf. NGSA VI, lot 416 (Pépin le Bref; for obv.); Münzen und Medaillen AG 94, lot 529. Good VF, toned. Very rare.)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC Triton XXII, 1221


Nr. 5462

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(MEROVINGIANS. Royal Issues. Theudebert I, king of Austrasia , 534-548. Nummus (Bronze, 14 mm, 1.29 g, 5 h), Marseille, after 536. Christogram within wreath. Rev. Monogram of Theudebert I. Belfort 5462. Depeyrot 18. Extremely rare and of great historical interest. Attractive earthen deposits. Very fine. The Provence had been in Ostrogothic possession since the war of 508-511, when an army led by the generals Ibba and Mammo defeated a large Frankish force somewhere in southern Gaul. Soon after Belisar's landing in Italy, however, the hard-pressured Ostrogothic King Vitiges (536-540) offered the Gaulish province to the Merovingians to avoid a war on two fronts, and it is then that the Frankish Kings gained permanent access to the Mediterranean Sea. Our coin, which bears the monogram of Theudebert I, King of Austrasia, was struck shortly after these events in Marseille, possibly in the Abbey of Saint Victor, where fourteen of the seventeen pieces recorded by Depeyrot have shown up in an excavation.)
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Leu Numismatik AG 3, 358