France
Carolingian. Charlemagne (768-814) Denier ND (771-793) AU53 NGC, Melle mint, MEC-728, MG-268, Dep-605. CARO • LVS, name arranged in two lines with pellet between / MEPOLOS, letters arranged in circle around a sunburst. Crisply struck and perfectly centered, wth dark toning in and around the letters. An intriguing and seldom seen variety, particularly in high grade.
Estimate: 4000-5000 USD