© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Carloman II Saint Medardus monastery of Soissons
| Silver | 1.47 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 | 1.47 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#341756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ S-CI MEDΛRDI MONT
Translation: Monastery of St. Medardus.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Saint Medardus, the patron saint of the monastery where it was minted, on the reverse side. This highlights the significant influence of the Catholic Church during the Carolingian Empire and the importance of religion in the daily lives of people during that time.
