Kingdom of West Francia Denier - Charles II, 864 – 875
Blois mint
Information
Country
Kingdom of West Francia
Kingdom of West Francia
Currency
Pound
(840 – 987)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Denier
Year
864 – 875
Ruler
Charles II the Bald
(875–877)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.72
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Denier from Kingdom of West Francia. Issued from 864 to 875. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.72 g.
- Obverse
- Karolus monogram in a beaded circle. (Charles, king by the grace of god.)
- Reverse
- Cross in a beaded circle. (Castle of Blois.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #100 : BLESIΛNIS CASTR◊ / point dans les 2e et 4e cantons de la croix | ||
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #98A : BESIΛINS CASTR◊ | ||
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #98B : BIESIΛNIS CASTR◊ | ||
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #98C : BLESIΛNIS CASTR◊ | ||
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #98D : HBLESIΛNIS CASTR◊ | ||
| ND (864-875) | — | (fr) Nouchy #99 : BLESIΛNIS CASTR◊ / point dans le 3e canton de la croix |
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