FRANCE, Provincial. Metz. Anonymous, 1260-1282. Denier (Silver, 14 mm, 0.52 g, 12 h), Marsal. Bust of a mitred bishop left, his right hand raised in benediction, star in left field. Rev. ✠MARSAVT around cross. Flon p. 221, 9. Nicely toned. Die break on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.