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Denier - Charles II Sens mint
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia |
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| Year | 840-864 |
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| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
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| Obverse description | Central field dominated by a stylized cross with a small pellet or ornament at its center, enclosed within a beaded inner circle. The cross arms extend nearly to the inner circle, rendered in the bold, simplified style typical of Carolingian hammered coinage. A circular Latin legend surrounds the inner circle, reading +CARLVS REX FR, identifying Charles II as king of the Franks. The lettering is executed in capital uncial-style characters, with a cross pattée serving as the legend's initial marker. The overall design reflects the standard Temple/Cross type of Carolingian royal deniers. |
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| Obverse lettering | ✠ CΛRLVS REX FR (Translation: Charles, king of the Franks.) |
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| Mintage | ND (840-864) - CARLVS REX - ND (840-864) - CARLVS REX FR - |
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