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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Horsa, post: 1816826, member: 58398&quot;][ATTACH=full]297631[/ATTACH]</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>Merovingian, Orleans, circa 620-640 AD. AV Tremissis 1.23g, Angiulfus moneyer. Obverse a diademed head, reverse a cross set on globe.</b></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The story of the Franks is an epic tale encompassing the barbarian migrations and fall of the Empire and leading eventually to the foundations of medieval Europe.</p><p>The Merovingian Franks were followed by the Carolingian Franks which started with the coronation of Charlemagne.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This simple but evocative tremissis captures barbarian art mixing with Christian symbology. Fascinating on many levels.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A small hoard of Merovingian gold was found at Sutton Hoo indicating trade with the Anglo-Saxons and helping to date the burial. Dating of Sutton Hoos is interpreted to be early 7th century (possibly King Raedwald) which is contemporaneous with these coins, though I do not think this type was found in the ship burial.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cheers! Horsa[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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