Lothaire I (840-855). Denarius ND, Venice.

FRANCE / CAROLINGIENS - FRANCE / CAROLINGIAN
Lothaire I (840-855). Denarius ND, Venice. PCGS AU58 (49960564).
Av. + I LO[HT]ARIVS I[MP] AV. Cross.
Rv. In the field, on one line: [VE][NE]CIA.
P.921 - MG.560 - Dep.1116E (6 ex.) - MEC.I.- ; Silver - 1.46 g - 20.5 mm - 11 h
Top Pop: the only graded example!
PCGS AU58 (49960564).
Very rare denarius known from less than ten examples, most of which are in museums: Paris, Berlin, Munich, etc. Wide flan, in good metal, with a beautiful strike. Attractive antique gray patina. Superb Fleur de coin.