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Denier - Charles II Saint Andochius monastery of Autun
| Issuer | West Francia, Kingdom of |
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| Year | 864-875 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | The central field displays the Carolingian royal monogram of Charles II (the Bald), composed of interlaced letters in relief, enclosed within a plain beaded inner circle. The monogram is rendered in the characteristic Carolingian ligature style, with bold, deeply struck letter forms. A circular Latin legend surrounds the inner circle, reading clockwise from a cross pattée. The overall composition follows the standard Edict of Pîtres (864) denier format, with the royal monogram serving as the principal device. |
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| Obverse lettering | ✠ GRΛTIΛ D-I REX (Translation: Charles, king by God`s grace.) |
| Reverse description | The central field features a plain Latin cross with equal arms in high relief, enclosed within a beaded inner circle. The cross arms extend nearly to the inner circle, dividing the central field into four equal quadrants. A circular Latin legend surrounds the beaded circle, reading clockwise from a cross pattée, identifying the monastic issuing authority of Saint Andochius at Autun. The composition is characteristic of Carolingian ecclesiastical deniers struck under the monetary reform of the Edict of Pîtres. |
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