Denarius, type 2
Rx F (the letters R, x and F surmounted by the letter T, the letters R and x mixed, one globule above the leg of the letter R, two globules below and two globules aligned vertically to the left of the letter R).
SCI CRVCIS (circular legend, large cross crosslet in the middle, three globules aligned horizontally above the letter V).
One copy preserved at the Münzkabinett der Staatlichen Museen of Berlin, link to the page of their website showing the photo of the coin: http://www.smb-digital.de/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=2378352&viewType=detailView. This is the copy illustrated in the old works.
The coin kept at the National Library of France and visible here: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b104137446?rk=31995866;0, clearly shows three globules aligned after the letter V. There also seems to be three globules on coin type 2 .. but a doubt is remains (beading?).
Experts attribute this coin either to the mint of Metz (Abbey of Sainte Croix), or to the churches of Sainte Croix in Poitiers or Orléans.
| N° | G | F | XF 40 | AU 58 | MS 63 | MS 65 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Seems never to have gone on sale.