LOT #30960 |
Sold on Jan 13, 2020 for: Not Sold
Italy: Carolingian. Louis the Pious (814-840) Denier ND (818-822/3) MS65 NGC, ...
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Description
Carolingian. Louis the Pious (814-840) Denier ND (818-822/3) MS65 NGC, Venice mint, Class 2, Rob-1158, MEC I-789, MG-456, Dep-1116D. +HLVDOVVICVS IMP (MP ligate), cross pattee / +VEN | ECIAS in two lines. An exceptionally fine example of this iconic issue, and among the most desirable and aesthetically pleasing of Louis's coinage, after his portrait pieces. While it is notorious difficult to find Louis's early coins in Mint State, the emissions of Venice tend to survive much more nicely, this specimen in full bloom with rainbow tones and thick die polish lines.Metal: Silver
Diameter: 21mm
Auction Info
2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York #3081 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2020
12th-13th
Sunday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
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