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

Laon mint; temple

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 840 – 864
Ruler Charles II the Bald (875–877)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.74
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Denier from Kingdom of West Francia. Issued from 840 to 864. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.74 g.

Obverse
Cross with pellets in quarters in a beaded circle, legend around. (Charles, pious king.)
Reverse
Temple with four columns around a crosslet, above a cross and topped with a crosslet, legend around. (Laon.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (840-864) 

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