France Denier - Hugh Capet, 987 – 998

Laon mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre Parisis (987 – 1203)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Denier
Year 987 – 998
Ruler Hugh Capet (Hugues Capet) (987–996)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.19
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Denier from France. Issued from 987 to 998. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 1.19 g.

Obverse
Cross with HVGO in quarters. (Hugh, king of the Franks.)
Reverse
Temple. (Laon.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (987-998) 

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