CAROLINGIANS. Charles le Chauve (the Bald). As Emperor Charles II, 875-877. AR Denier (21mm, 1.73 g, 3h). Class 3. Biturices (Bourges) mint. Struck 876-877. Near EF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 977. Estimated: $ 500

Early Medieval, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CAROLINGIANS. Charles le Chauve (the Bald). As Emperor Charles II, 875-877. AR Denier (21mm, 1.73 g, 3h). Class 3. Biturices (Bourges) mint. Struck 876-877. + CΛRLVS IMP ΛVG, cross pattée; – above M / + BITVRICES CIVIT, Karolus monogram. Depeyrot 198; M&G 1479; MEC 1, 914. Deeply toned with iridescence, hint of die rust, slight double strike on obverse. Near EF.

From the James Fox Collection.

These coins of Bourges appear to have become an immobilised type which was minted throughout the period from Charles the Bald’s accession as emperor in 875 until Odo replaced them in 888. They were evidently minted in large numbers and remained in circulation for a long while, as 18 ended up in the Cuerdale hoard of around 905 and 17 in the Rennes hoard of circa 920. The majority were probably minted under Emperor Charles the Fat (884–8). [S. Coupland]

The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Three – Lot 648–983 will be held Wednesday morning, 10 January 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM 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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