03-14-2014, 03:56 PM
Did the Merovingian rulers want to depict themselves as Roman Emperors?
From coins they minted it could be argued they did. Take this wikipage link-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merovingian_dynasty
Some of the images are obvious copies of Late Roman coins. The Late Roman head with the diadem, the figure wearing armour with oval shield and spear, all influenced by Late Roman features.
From coins they minted it could be argued they did. Take this wikipage link-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merovingian_dynasty
Some of the images are obvious copies of Late Roman coins. The Late Roman head with the diadem, the figure wearing armour with oval shield and spear, all influenced by Late Roman features.
Adrian Coombs-Hoar
