CAROLINGIANS. Charlemagne (Charles the Great). As Charles I, King of the Franks, 768-814. AR Denier (21mm, 1.71 g, 3h). As King of the Lombards, 774-814, and patricius Romanorum, 754-800. Rome mint. Struck circa 774-800.Electronic Auction 493 Early Medieval & Islamic, Platinum Sold For $ 8 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CAROLINGIANS. Charlemagne (Charles the Great). As Charles I, King of the Franks, 768-814. AR Denier (21mm, 1.71 g, 3h). As King of the Lombards, 774-814, and patricius Romanorum, 754-800. Rome mint. Struck circa 774-800. + CARLVS REX FR, Karolus monogram / + ET LANG AC PAT ROM, Roma (= RΩmA) monogram. Coupland, Charlemagne –; Depeyrot 867C (this coin referenced); M&G 308 (Ravenna); MEC 1, –, but cf. 1499 and note (for a forgery with a Ravenna monogram); Berman 12. Bright surfaces, traces of iridescence, striking stress fractures. VF. Extremely rare. |