Watch List notes:

CAROLINGIANS. Louis 'le Pieux' (the Pious), as Emperor Louis I, 814-840. Denier (Silver, 20 mm, 1.72 g, 9 h), Dorestad, 822-840. ✠HLVDOVVICVS IMP Cross with a pellet in each quarter. Rev. XPISTIANA RELIGIO Temple. M&G 472. MEC 1, 796. Beautifully toned. Small edge chip, otherwise, good very fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).