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Denier - Charles II Melle mint, monogram
| Issuer | West Francia, Kingdom of |
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| Year | 840-864 |
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| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
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| Obverse description | A plain cross with splayed arms occupies the central field, enclosed within a beaded inner circle. The surrounding annular field is filled with the circular legend. The coin exhibits the characteristic irregular flan and bold relief typical of Carolingian hammered coinage, with the cross serving as the principal device. |
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| Obverse lettering | ✠ CΛRLVS REX F (Translation: Charles, king of the Franks.) |
| Reverse description | The central field, enclosed within a beaded inner circle, bears the Karolus (KRLS) royal monogram composed of interlaced letters forming a decorative cipher. The surrounding annular field contains the divided mint name legend, split by cross stops. The design is executed in the bold, somewhat irregular relief typical of Carolingian hammered silver, with the monogram serving as the primary heraldic device affirming royal authority. |
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