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LOT 3496
France, Melgueil (County). Uncertain Count or Bishop BI Denier. 12th-13th century AD.
Maguelonne mint. Degraded legend, cross with crossbars composed of episcopal mitres; pellet in first quarter / Degraded legend, four annulets in cruciform pattern around central pellet. Duplessy 1578; Poey d'Avant 3845; Roberts 4336. Near Very Fine.(1.19gr, 17mm.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 3496
France, Melgueil (County). Uncertain Count or Bishop BI Denier.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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