France
Carolingian. Louis the Pious (814-840) Denier ND (818-822/3) AU53 NGC, Melle mint, Class 2, Rob-1111, MEC I-774, MG-398var (no pellet in mint name), Dep-609. 20mm. 1.51gm. +HLVDOVVICS IMP, cross pattee / METΛ | LLVM in two lines. A by all appearances quite conservatively graded piece, boasting a superb and enviable strike, not the slightest friction detectable on even the highest points of the design, appearing to the cataloger to be quite Mint State. Sold with old Bank Leu tag.
From the Morris Collection
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Estimate: 300-400 USD