France
Carolingian. Odo (887-898) Obol ND AU53 NGC, Toulouse mint, cf. Rob-1681 (for denier), MEC I-989var (legends), MG-1342var (same), Dep-1014var (same). 15mm. 0.80gm. +ODDO REX FRC, cross pattee within beaded circle / +TOLOSΛ-CIVI, ODDO (D's stacked). Incredibly handsome for this relatively late minor in the series, strong die polish lines visible around the legends on both faces, and a strike that can only be called ideal. Sold with old collector's envelope.
From the Morris Collection
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Estimate: 200-400 USD