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LOT 3296

Carolingian. Viking, Godfrey II AR Denier. 1012-1023.

Sword Type, Duchy of Lower Lotharingia. [GOD]E[FRIDVS D]VX, Duke's head to left / Sword between VICTO-RIA. Cf. Dbg. 132; cf. Kluge 229; cf. Ilisch 37.16; cf. Fd. Ludwiszcze 1059. Fine.(1.07gr, 18mm, 6h.).

Provenance

From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.

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LOT 3296

Carolingian. Viking, Godfrey II AR Denier.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690

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