France
Carolingian. Louis the Pious (814-840) Denier ND (816-822/3) MS62 NGC, Tours mint, Class 2, MG-371, Dep-1036 (47 examples studied). 1.75gm. +HLVDOVVICVS IMP, cross pattée within beaded border / TVRO | NES in two lines across field. A classically challenging type and a much scarcer mint than the more widely seen mint name in field Deniers of Venice, this being the first such example we have encountered. Soundly executed in good style, with a light russet tone along the devices. Sold with old collector's envelope.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/carolingian-louis-the-pious-814-840-denier-nd-816-822-3-ms62-ngc-/p/3093-105003.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3093-10282021
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Estimate: 800-1200 USD