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Charles II, the Fat King AR Denier 884-888
Charles II, the Fat, 884-888
Cf. Prou 881, PCGS graded XF-40
The Carolingian Holy Roman Emperor Charles II is traditionally given the nickname “the Fat,” but there is no evidence that this name was contemporary (it first appears in…

Charles II, the Bald King AR Denier 840-877
Charles II, the Bald, 864-875
Depeyrot 856; Morrison & Grunthal 1045; MEC 1, 890, PCGS graded MS-63 Rennes, 864-875. + GRATIA' D-I REX, Karolus monogram.Reverse: + HREDONIS CIVITAS, short cross.
Ex Heritage (13 January 2015), …

Charles II, the Bald King AR Denier 840-877
Charles II, the Bald, 840-864
Coupland 5; Depeyrot 190; Morrison & Grunthal 1069; Prou 737; MEC 1, -, PCGS graded XF-40 Bourges, 840-864. + CARLVS RE, diademed and draped bust of Charles II left. Reverse: BITV/RICES in two lines.
Purchased…