Denarius, type 1, var 1
CARo _ LVS (inscribed in two lines, one globule in the middle between the letters A and V).
TRI _ G (inscribed in two lines, the letter R under a tilde, a horizontal bar before the letter T and a cross to the right of the letter G).
One copy preserved at the Münzkabinett der Staatlichen Museen of Berlin, link to the page of their website showing the photo of the coin: http://www.smb-digital.de/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=2378149&viewType=detailView.
The Münzkabinett der Staatlichen Museen of Berlin gives the Maastricht mint for this coins, experts consider two possible mints for this coin: Maastricht or Troyes. I chose the Troyes mint, because of its resemblance to other coins, including the one preserved at the Museum of Dijon, link to the coin: https://www.all-your-coins.com/en/modern-coins/monnaies-carolingiennes/charlemagne-en-cours-de-travail/premiere-periode-768-781/denier/troyes/denier-type-1.
| N° | G | F | XF 40 | AU 58 | MS 63 | MS 65 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Seems never to have gone on sale.