Kingdom of West Francia Denier - Charles II, 864 – 875

monastery of Saint Dionysius

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 – 875
Ruler Charles II the Bald (875–877)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.65
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 1.65 g.

Obverse
Karolus monogram in a beaded circle. (Charles, king by the grace of God.)
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle. (Monastery of Saint Dionysius.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (864-875)  (fr) SCI ΔIONVSI M
ND (864-875)  (fr) SCI ΔIONVSII .:.
ND (864-875)  (fr) SCI ΔIONVSII M

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