Coins of France from the Collection of the late Tony Merson

Carolingians, Louis the Pious (814-40), Denier, uncertain mint, possibly Dax, h lvdovvicvs imp, cross with pellets in angles, rev. xpistiana religio, temple with cross in centre, 1.61g/9h (MEC 793ff). Small split in flan, otherwise good very fine, toned £120-150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Coins of France from the Collection of the late Tony Merson.

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Provenance: Sotheby Auction, 9 October 1995, lot 408 (part); bt M. Phillips