Kingdom of West Francia Denier - Charles II / Charles III, 864 – 922

Rennes mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of West Francia Kingdom of West Francia
Currency Pound (840 – 987)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Denier
Year 864 – 922
Rulers Charles II the Bald (875–877) , Charles III the Simple (911–923)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.14
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Denier from Kingdom of West Francia. Issued from 864 to 922. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 1.14 g.

Obverse
Legend surrounding a circle with KRLS monogram inside. (Charles, king by the grace of God.)
Reverse
Legend surrounding a circle with a cross inside. (City of Rennes.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf Comment Frequency
ND (864-922)  € 350,00 € 440,00 (fr) Nouchy #187 : HRED◊NIS CIVITΛS
ND (864-922)  (fr) Nouchy #188 : VRBS REDONIS
ND (864-922)  (fr) Nouchy #189 : REDONS CIVT.S
ND (864-922)  (fr) Nouchy #189A : REDONS CIVΛT
ND (864-922)  (fr) Nouchy #189B : REDONS CVT.S
ND (864-922)  (fr) Nouchy #190 : RED◊NIS CVTΛS

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