LOT 3408
Italy. Lucca, Henry III, IV or V AR Denaro. 1039-1125.
✠ IMPERATOR around monogram of Henry / ✠ HENRICVS around LVCA around central dot. Biaggi 1058; MIR 109. Fine.(1.03gr, 16mm.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Carolingians. Charles le Chauve (the Bald), as Charles II, King of West Francia AR Denier. 840-864. Uncertain mint (probably Orléans).
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
✠ XPISTIANA RELICIO, temple / ✠ CARLVS REX FR, cross pattée with pellet in each quarter. Depeyrot 1189; M&G 1159; Prou 1062. 1.53gr, 21mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK market. Property of a London antiquarian. -
Italy, Kingdom of Sicily. William II, "the Good" AE Trifollaro. 1166-1189. Messina mint. Second Coinage.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Lion's mask facing slightly to left / Palm tree with dates. Carollo 26; D'Andrea/Contreras 372; MEC 14, 425-431B; Spahr 117; Travaini, Monetazione, 370. 10.79gr, 26mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK market. Property of a London antiquarian. -
Uncertain Medieval AE Unit. Circa 10th-4th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Legend around central legend in three lines / Legend around central cross pattée with letters in angles. 0.46gr, 17mm.
Good Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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