France, Carolingians. Charles le Chauve (the Bald). As Charles II, King of West Francia, 840-877. AR denier (21 mm, 1.72 g, 8 h). Metxullo (Poitiers) mint, Struck circa 864-877 and later. + CΛRLVS REX FR, Cross pattée within dotted inner border / + METXVLLO, cross pattée. MEC 1, 941; M&G 1064; Depeyrot 627. EF, well-struck and centered on a generous flan, beautiful toning.
Ex Joseph R. Lasser Collection.