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Denier - Charles II as emperor, Toulouse mint
| Issuer | West Francia, Kingdom of |
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| Year | 875-877 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | A plain cross with equal arms occupies the central field, enclosed within a beaded inner circle. The surrounding legend reads CΛRLVS IMPR, identifying the issuer as Charles, emperor, and is introduced by a cross pattée. The flan is irregular and slightly cupped, typical of Carolingian hammered coinage, with the legend partially weak at the edges due to uneven striking. |
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| Reverse description | The central field displays the monogram CARL — the Carolingian royal cipher composed of the interlaced letters of Charles's name — enclosed within a beaded inner circle. The outer legend, separated by a cross pattée, reads TOLOSA + CIVI, identifying the Toulouse mint as the place of issue. The design follows the standard Carolingian temple-and-monogram reverse type adapted for the imperial coinage of Charles the Bald. |
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| Mintage | ND (875-877) - CΛRIVS IMIR - ND (875-877) - CΛRLVS IMPR - |
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