Charles the Bald. AD 840 to 875. King of the West Franks. The finest style.
Denomination : Silver denier. Mint : Paris
Date : issued between AD 840 and 864
Size : 21.5 x 21.9 mm. Weight : 1.57 grams.
Reference : MEC vol 1, #843. M&G 827
Grade : XF, lightly toned. These Paris mint temple issues are
the finest style of any of Charles the Bald's coins.
Obverse : Short cross with CAROLVS
REX FR around.
Reverse :Temple with PARISII
CIVITAS around
Beautiful coin.
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