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LOT 3500
France. Provincial, Valence (Bishophric), Anonymous AR Denier. 12th-13th century AD.
✠ VRBS VALЄNTIAI, eagle facing with wings spread / ✠ S APOLLINARIS, short cross pommée; annulet in fourth quarter. Duplessy, Féodales 2255. Good Fine.(0.95gr, 18mm, 6h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 3500
France. Provincial, Valence (Bishophric), Anonymous AR Denier.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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