ITALY, Papal (Papal state). John VIII. 872-882. AR Denaro (22mm, 2.12 g, 11h). nomine Charles II or Charles III, Holy Roman emperor. Rome mint. Good VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 1096. Estimated: $ 7 500

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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). John VIII. 872-882. AR Denaro (22mm, 2.12 g, 11h). nomine Charles II or Charles III, Holy Roman emperor. Rome mint. + KAROLV(horizontal S) (MP), IOHANS monogram / S/C/S to left, P/E/TR/VS to right, half-length bust of St. Peter, wearing mantum and stole, facing slightly left, holding cross-tipped scepter. Depeyrot 867AO; CNI XV 5; MIR 47; Muntoni 2; Berman 36; MEC 1, 1053. Iridescent toning, deposits in devices, slightly clipped. Good VF. Good metal for issue. Very rare.

John VIII (872-882) strengthened Rome’s walls, including fortifying the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls and the surrounding area. He continued to defend against Muslim encroachment in southern Italy establishing an alliance at Traietto in 877. Finally, he was instrumental in creating a papal fleet.

The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Four – Lots 991-1315 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 11 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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