ITALY - ITALIE Italy (kingdom of), Charles III the Fat, King then Emperor (879-881-887). Large denarius, with imperial title ND (881-887), Milan. Av. + CAROLVS IMP. Cross pattée cantonnée of four globules. Rv. XRISTIANA RELIGIO. Tetrastyle temple with cross in the centre. MEC.I.1012 - Biaggi 1385 - Cr.1 ; Silver - 1,69 g - 31,5 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the only graded example! Purchased from Mario Ratto in March 1961. PCGS MS61 (50994229). Wide flan, on a thin sheet, with the relief showing through. Beautiful grey patina. Superb. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.