France: Royal, Henry I (1031-60), Denier, Paris, first type, hanircvs rex, alpha and omega suspended in centre, rev. paisivs civitas, cross, 1.27g/12h (Dup. 16 var.). Very fine, toned, rare £500-700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Coins of France from the Collection of the late Tony Merson.

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Provenance: St Hilaire Hoard, 1911; V. Luneau Collection, Clement Platt Auction (Paris), 5 February 1923, lot 476; Lord Grantley Collection, Glendining Auction, 25 October 1944, lot 2895; W.H. Bennett Collection, Glendining Auction, 4-5 October 1972, lot 484; bt Spink May 1973