Sale: CNG 60, Lot: 2135. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2002.  Sold For $750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venice. Louis the Pius. 814-840. AR Denier (1.53 GM). +HLVDOVICVS IMP, cross / +VEN/ECIAS in two lines. Papadopoli 3; Scarfèa 2; M&G 456; Prou 917; MEC 789. Toned, superb EF. Rare. ($750)

From the very first epoch of Venetian coinage, while still under Carolingian domination.