کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Madelinus |
|---|---|
| سال | 585-675 |
| نوع | Standard circulation coin |
| ارزش | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| واحد پول | Tremissis (476-670) |
| ترکیب | Gold |
| وزن | 1.25 g |
| قطر | 14 mm |
| ضخامت | |
| شکل | Round (irregular) |
| تکنیک | Hammered |
| جهت | Variable alignment ↺ |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | Belfort#1760, MEC I#493, Prou Mer#1225, vdCh 7#7.2 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Diademed and draped bust right; five pellets on drapery. |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای روی سکه |
DOREᔕTΛT FIT (Translation: Minted in Dorestad.) |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Latin cross on base; six pellets below. |
| خط پشت سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه |
MAΔ•ELINVS M (Translation: Moneyer Madelinus.) |
| لبه | |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
ND (585-675) - - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 6412007410 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context: This Tremissis, struck under moneyer Madelinus at Dorestad (585-675 CE), epitomizes the Merovingian period's decentralization in Francia. The named moneyer at a vital trade hub like Dorestad indicates local economic autonomy, not direct royal control. Such coinage reflects an evolving political landscape where regional entities gained minting rights, highlighting the fragmented nature of early medieval governance and the growing importance of local economies.
Artistry: Merovingian numismatic artistry, exemplified by this Tremissis, shifted from imperial prototypes to a distinctive, often abstract style. The obverse typically presents a highly stylized bust, frequently a crude imperial imitation, while the reverse commonly displays a cross, monogram, or symbolic device, usually with the moneyer's name and mint. Engraving quality varied, prioritizing symbolic representation over naturalistic depiction, reflecting early medieval artistic shifts.
Technical/Grading: This gold Tremissis, weighing 1.25 grams and 14 millimeters, conforms to standard specifications. High-points susceptible to wear include the obverse bust's highest relief areas (e.g., nose, diadem) and central reverse design elements. Merovingian strikes often exhibit irregular flans, off-center strikes, and variable die alignment, potentially causing incomplete legends or designs. A well-centered strike with full legends and sharp details is highly valued for this series.