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1296
Carolingian. Charlemagne, (768-812). Silver Denier, undated. 1.41 g. Treviso. +CARLVS REx FR, cross
in center / +TARVIS aound Carolus monogram. (M&G 220; Dep 1079-E. silver.)
Rare
. Choice extremely
fine.
$ 10,000
ex NGSA 17, lot 743.
Rare Charlemagne Denier
1297
Carolingian. Charlemagne (Charles the Great), as Charles I, King of the Franks, (768-814). Silver Denier,
undated. 18mm, 1.21 g. Class 2. Arles (Uncertain Provençal) mint. Struck 771-793/4. C(AR)o /./ LVS
in two lines / AR/DIS in two lines (triple pellets)+(triple pellets) between. (M&G 238; Depeyrot-86; Cf.
Coupland, p.216; MEC I, 722). Traces of fine patina.
Very rare.
Choice very fine.
$ 4,500
ex Triton XVIII, lot 1371.
1298
Carolingian. Charlemagne (Charles the Great), As Charles I, King of the Franks, 768-814. Silver Denier,
ND (21mm, 1.35 g, 9h). Class 3. Tolusa (Toulouse) mint. Struck ca. 793/4-812. + CARLV(retrograde S)
RE+ FR, cross pattée / + TOLV(horizontal S) A, Carolus monogram. (M&G 181; Coupland, Charlemagne
7b; Depeyrot 993; MEC 1). Toned, minor roughness. Very fine.
$ 2,000
ex Triton XVIII, lot 1387.