Aquitaine (1172-89) denier

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CNG Triton XXVIII, lot 6605

This specimen was lot 6605 in CNG Triton XXVIII (New York, January 2025), where it sold for $220.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "ANGLO-GALLIC. Richard I. As Duke of Aquitaine, 1172-1189. AR Denier. Bordeaux mint. RICA/RDVS in two lines; cross pattée above, omega below / Cross pattée. Lightly toned, some faint porosity, small flan crack. VF. From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 769152 (May 2006)."

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 19 mm diameter, 0.90 g, 12 h axis.

Catalog reference: AGC 5, 1/a; SCBC 8004.

Source:

  • Roberts, James N., The Silver Coins of Medieval France (476-1610 AD), S. Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1996.
  • [1]Gasvoda, Michael, Victor England, Eric McFadden, Dave Michaels, Bill Dalzell and Lance Hickman, Triton XXVIII, Lancaster, PA: Classical Numismatic Group, LLC, 2024.

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