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LOT 3387
Carolingians. Charles le Chauve (the Bald), as Charles II, King of West Francia AR Denier. 840-864. Uncertain mint (probably Orléans).
✠ XPISTIANA RELICIO, temple / ✠ CARLVS REX FR, cross pattée with pellet in each quarter. Depeyrot 1189; M&G 1159; Prou 1062. Very Fine.(1.53gr, 21mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market.
Property of a London antiquarian.
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LOT 3387
Carolingians. Charles le Chauve (the Bald), as Charles II, King of West Francia AR Denier.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
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