Watch List notes:

CAROLINGIANS. Charles le Chauve (the Bald), as Charles II, king of West Francia, 840-877. Denier (Silver, 21 mm, 1.55 g, 3 h), Melle. ✠CARLVS REX F Cross. Rev. ✠METXVLLO Karolus monogram. M&G 1064. MEC 1, 952. Nicely toned. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, very fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket), Leu Web Auction 22, 20 August 2022, 393 and previously received as a present in June 1950.