ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). John VIII. 872-882. AR Denaro (22mm, 1.29 g, 6h). nomine Charles II or Charles III, Holy Roman emperor. Rome mint.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots World, Silver Sold For $ 1 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). John VIII. 872-882. AR Denaro (22mm, 1.29 g, 6h). 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. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe 95; CNI XV 5; MIR 47; Muntoni 2; Berman 36; MEC 1, 1053. Deeply toned. Good VF. Good metal for issue. Very rare. |