Denarius, type 2, var 5 (LEM and X)

Obverse

Obverse legend

Reverse legend

Reverse

CARo _ LVS (inscribed in two lines, a globule on each side of the letter S).

LEM _ X (the letters L, E and M under a tilde, the letter X under the letters E and M with one globule on each side and two globules? to the right of the tilde).

Monnaie vendue par Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A., lien vers la vente et leur site: http://www.elsen.eu/Auction-138/-323-423-MOYEN-AGE-MIDDLE-AGES/-323-335-HAUT-MOYEN-AGES-DARK-AGES/emodule/3332/eitem/74680.

Uncertainty on the number of globules on the right of the tilde on the reverse, it is possible that a third coming to form a triangle with the other two, is out of blank. Yet we distinguish what is probably the beading at the edge of the coin, in this case, there is no third globule. If a third globule is present, this coin would have to be reclassified with type 2, var 6. We must wait to see a reverse die in better condition before confirming or deleting this type 2, var 5. In the meantime, it still seems strong likely that there are only two globules.