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Denier - Carloman II Château-Landon
| Silver | 1.78 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Carloman II (879-884) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 879-884 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.78 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#338596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CΛSTIS IIΛND✜N
Unabridged legend: CASTIS LANDONIS
Translation: Castle Landon.
Comment
There are legend varieties.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Carloman II (Château-Landon) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small cross symbol located on the reverse side of the coin, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted during Carloman II's reign.
