France, Carolingian. Anonymous. In the name of Charles II, ca. 930-1100. AR denier (19.4 mm, 0.94 g, 2 h). Poitou mint. Rare. + CARLVS REX R, short cross pattée / MET / ALO, legend in two lines; cross below. Boudeau 414; Poey d'Avant 2457. toned VF. The variety with the cross on the reverse is significantly more scarce than the type without.