© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles II as emperor; Perthes
| Silver | 1.61 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II the Bald (843-877) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 875-877 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.61 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ PERTENSIS MO
Unabridged legend: PERTENSIS MONETA
Translation: Coinage of Perthes.
Comment
There are varieties in engraving and legends.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Carolingian Empire, with Charles II facing challenges from Viking raids, internal power struggles, and territorial disputes. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period remained consistent in its design and quality, reflecting the resilience and stability of the Carolingian economy.
