Kingdom of West Francia Solidus - Charles II, 840 – 864

Melle mint; monogram

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of West Francia Kingdom of West Francia
Currency Pound (840 – 987)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Solidus
Year 840 – 864
Ruler Charles II the Bald (875–877)
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.25
Diameter (mm) 27.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Solidus from Kingdom of West Francia. Issued from 840 to 864. Struck in Gold. Measures 27.5 mm and weighs 3.25 g.

Obverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around. (Charles, king of the Franks.)
Reverse
Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around. (Melle.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (840-864)  —

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