FRANCE / CAROLINGIENS - FRANCE / CAROLINGIAN Charlemagne (768-814). Denarius ND (771-794), Saintes. Av. CARo/LVS in two lines, within a grenetis. Rv. Under an abbreviation line, legend SoC/NIS (SANCTONIS ?). Gariel p.138 et pl.X/132 - MG.291 - Dep.910B = this specimen - RN 1996 pp.241-283 ; Silver - 1,27 g - 17,8 mm - 1 h Top Pop : the only graded specimen! NGC AT 55 (6634185-009). Extremely rare denarius attributed to Saintes, of which only one example is known to Gariel (Prince Gagarin collection) or Morrison-Grunthal. On a wide flan with a very nice patina. Superb.