© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Angilbert In the name of Charles the Bald ND
| Silver | 1.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Corbie (French States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Angilbertus (860-862, 878-890) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 859-890 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#342828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle with an A in quarter, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SC- I PETRI MONETA
Translation: Angilbert; coinage of St. Peter.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles the Bald, who was the King of West Francia from 843 to 877 and then again from 884 to 899. Charles the Bald was a member of the Carolingian dynasty, which was a powerful and influential family in medieval Europe. The coin's minting location, the Abbey of Corbie, was a significant religious center during this time period and was known for its scriptorium, where many important manuscripts were produced. The coin's silver content and small weight of 1.39 grams also reflect the economic and monetary systems of the time.