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Denier - Charles II / Charles III Chartres mint, temple
| Issuer | West Francia, Kingdom of |
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| Year | 840-922 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | A plain cross with a pellet in each of the four quarters occupies the central field, all enclosed within a beaded inner circle. The royal Latin legend CARLVS REX FR, identifying Charles as king of the Franks, is disposed around the periphery, preceded by a cross pattée as an initial mark. The flan is irregular and slightly chipped, characteristic of Carolingian hammered coinage, and the die work displays the bold, angular letterforms typical of ninth- to early tenth-century West Frankish mints. |
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| Obverse lettering | ✠ CΛRLVS REX FR (Translation: Charles, king of the Franks.) |
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| Edge | Plain |
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