168, Lot: 307. Estimate $100. Sold for $64. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Provincial. Valence. Anonymous Bishops. 12th century. AR Denier (19mm, 0.96 g). Metcalf Group Di. +S APOLLINARIS, cross with annulet / +VRBS VALENTIAI, angel with spread wings, resembling an eagle. Poey d'Avant 4690; Metcalf LE 39. Good VF.

Valence deniers are found in significant quantities in coin hoards from the Crusader possessions in the east. It is possible that some of the cruder varieties, such as Metcalf’s Group D are in fact eastern imitations of the French issue.