France, Carolingian. Charles the Bald. A.D. 840-877. AR denier (19.94 mm, 1.76 g, 1 h). Main type. Paris mint, Struck A.D. 840-864. + CARLVS REX FR , legend around dotted circle containing short cross pattée rendered like a Greek cross / + PARISII CIVITAS , quadrastyle temple containing cross and surmounted by cross which forms initial character of legend. MEC 847; D 762(27); M&G 827. nearly FDC for type, perfectly centered and struck. Rare temple type with mint name.