Watch List notes:

FRANCE, Carolingian, Charles the Bald (as Charles II, King of West Francia), silver denier, Melle, before A.D 845. obv. + CARLVS REX FR, cross pattee in centre, rev. + METVLLO, Karolus monogram, (Roberts 982. MEC 924-933; Prou 692-698; M.G. 1063. Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare.

Ex George Mihailuk Collection, acquired from Downies ACA Sale 275 (lot 48).