Italy
Aquileia. Volchero (1204-1218) Denaro c. 1209 XF, 1.09g, Bern-12, Biaggi-140. VOLF | KЄR • P •, patriarch wearing episcopal regalia seated holding staff and Gospels / + CIVITAS • AQVILЄGIA, nimbate eagle standing right on rock outcropping with wings outstretched. A darkly toned and highly original example of this very rare type. The strike has not created any noticeable ghosting and although there are touches of weakness, they are so mild as to be nearly inconsequential.
Ex. De Wit Collection, Künker (Auction 137, March 2008, Lot 3660)
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1600-2400 USD