275, Lot: 264. Estimate $200. Sold for $280. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CAROLINGIANS. Charles le Chauve (the Bald). As Charles II, King of West Francia, 840-877. AR Denier (22mm, 1.58 g, 12h). Melle mint. Struck 840-864. + CΛRLVS REX FR, cross pattée / + METVLLO, Karolus monogram. Coupland, Early 12; M&G 1063; MEC 1, 924-33. Good VF, darkly toned, slight wave in flan.