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

Laon 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 – 875
Ruler Charles II the Bald (875–877)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Denier from Kingdom of West Francia. Issued from 864 to 875. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.8 g.

Obverse
Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around. (Charles, king by God's grace.)
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around. (Laon.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (864-875)  Nouchy #139A: LVGDVNI CLΛVΛTI
ND (864-875)  Nouchy #139B: LVCDVNI CLΛVΛTI
ND (864-875)  Nouchy #139C: LVDCVNI CLΛVΛTI
ND (864-875)  Nouchy #140: LVGDVNI CLΛVΛTI / cross with four pellets in quarters

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