an ancient English broad piece of gold, struck under Charles I., its value has of late been at twenty-three shillings sterling, though at the time it was coined, it is said to have been rated at twenty shillings.

a small copper coin, with a little silver mixed with it, struck under Charles VIII. of France.

The carolus was worth twelve deniers, when it ceased to be current.

Those which are still current in trade, in Lorrain, or in some neighbouring provinces, go under the name of French sols.

CAROTID arteries, in anatomy. See p. 226.