Tremissis - Moneyer Eligius and Clovis II Paris mint

Features

Location Frankish Kingdom (Frankish Kingdoms)
Moneyer Eligius
King Clovis II (639-657)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 639-641
Value 1 Tremissis (⅓)
Currency Tremissis (476-670)
Composition Electrum
Weight 1.12 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
115028
References Belfort# 3361 var.
Auguste de Belfort; 1892. Description générale des monnaies mérovingiennes / Tome 1. Aballo - Cvsteciacvm. Societé Française de Numismatique, Paris, France.
And 4 more volumes.

Obverse

Head with diadem right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ CHLODOVEVS

Translation: Clovis.

Reverse

Latin cross, two rings around it.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ ELIGIV MONETΛ

Translation: Coin of Eligius.

Mint

Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Comments

The moneyer Eligius is traditionally identified as Saint Eloi, the famous goldsmith and adviser to Clotaire II and then to Dagobert I. His name appears on many coins minted in Paris, Marseille and Arles, often associated with the name of the king. Eloi exercised this function for about ten years until the beginning of the reign of Clovis II. He was rewarded for his services by receiving the bishopric of Noyon in May 641 and died in 660.

See also

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (639-641)  Photo

Get this coin

No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.

Numista Rarity index: 97 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Tremissis - Moneyer Eligius and Clovis II (Paris mint)
Jean Elsen & ses Fils
Auction 121
Lot 589
Internet Archive
14 Jun 2014 F USD 4539.72
(EUR 4200.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
See the sales

Contribute to the catalogue

Modify or add data on this page
Register a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
Share: Facebook X (Twitter)