Kingdom of West Francia Denier - Charles III, 898 – 922

christian legend

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 898 – 922
Ruler Charles III the Simple (911–923)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.68
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Denier from Kingdom of West Francia. Issued from 898 to 922. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 1.68 g.

Obverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around. (Charles, King.)
Reverse
Carolingian monogram, legend around. (Charles, christian religion.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (898-922)  (fr) Nouchy #2A : CΛRLVS REX / X✠PIACIA RIIICIO
ND (898-922)  (fr) Nouchy #2B : CΛRLVS REX / X✠PIANA REIICIO
ND (898-922)  (fr) Nouchy #2C : CΛRLVS REX / X✠RIANA RIIIcIO
ND (898-922)  (fr) Nouchy #2D : CΛRLVS REX / X✠RIANA IICIO
ND (898-922)  (fr) Nouchy #2E : CΛRLVS PIX / X✠RIANA IICIO

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