FRANCE / CAROLINGIENS - FRANCE / CAROLINGIAN Charlemagne (768-814). Denarius, class 2 ND (771-794), Dorestad. In two lines: CARO / LVS. Rv. COC / STAD. above a recumbent axe. P.59 - MG.99 - MEC.724 ; Silver - 1.24 g - 17.5 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): this is the finest graded example! PCGS AU55 (55936780). The axe on the reverse is the symbol of Dorestad. Type with simplified letters, D, R and D formed from inverted Cs. The metal slightly crystallised and slight indentations to the blank. With a light grey patina. Superb condition.