MEROVINGIANS, Tours. Basilica of Saint-Maurice. Circa 725-750. AR Denier (11mm, 1.17 g, 4h). Erloins, moneyer. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 605 – Rerun of lots 925 to 1259
Lot: 941. Estimated: $ 500

Early Medieval, Silver

Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Go to Live

MEROVINGIANS, Tours. Basilica of Saint-Maurice. Circa 725-750. AR Denier (11mm, 1.17 g, 4h). Erloins, moneyer. + SE [MAVRC]IO, bust of St. Maurice right / [+ ERL]OINVS, cross pattée with rightward curved terminals. Schiesser, Touraine Savonnières 29 (same dies?); NM 1; Belfort 4569; MEC 1, –; . Deeply toned, off center, a few minor marks. Near VF. Very rare.

From the James A. Lock Collection.

The first cathedral dedicated to Saint Maurice in Tours was built in the 4th century AD. After the original structure burned in 558, the basilica was rebuilt by Bishop Gregory at the south west corner of the old Roman walls, incorporating portions of the ruins into the cathedral entrance. A new structure was begun in the 12th century, ultimately being completed in the late 14th century and rededicated to Saint Gatianus.

Closing Date and Time: 6 March 2026 at 15:15:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.