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

Paris 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) 1.81
Diameter (mm) 20.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Denier from Kingdom of West Francia. Issued from 864 to 922. Struck in Silver. Measures 20.5 mm and weighs 1.81 g.

Obverse
Karolus monogram in a beaded circle. (Charles, king by the grace of god.)
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle. (City of Paris.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf Comment Frequency
ND (864-922)  (fr) Nouchy #172A : PΛRISII CIVIIS
ND (864-922)  € 220,00 (fr) Nouchy #172B : PΛRISII CIVITΛS
ND (864-922)  (fr) Nouchy #172C : PΛRSII CIVITΛS
ND (864-922)  (fr) Nouchy #172D : PΛRSII CIVITΛS (rétrograde)

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