FRANCE. Provence. Denier, ND (1185-1245). Marseilles Mint. Time of Alphonse II to Raimond-Berenger IV. PCGS MS-63 Gold Shield. Boudeau-807 (as Alphonse); Dup-1611; Poey dAvant-3930 var. (obv. legend; as Alphonse II). Obverse: + REX ARAGON, crowned head left; Reverse: POVINCIA, long cross pattee, with three pellets at each limb. Quite well struck and alluring, this choice hammered issue also offers some charming hints of iridescence within the toning.
