Denier - Charles II (Avallon) (864-875) front Denier - Charles II (Avallon) (864-875) back
Denier - Charles II (Avallon) (864-875) photo
© iNumis

Denier - Charles II Avallon

 
Silver 1.68 g 19.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire)
King
Charles II the Bald (843-877)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
864-875
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (840-987)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.68 g
Diameter
19.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#339583
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross in a beaded circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ CΛSTIS ΛVΛLONS

Translation: Castle of Avallon.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Europe. Charles II, also known as Charles the Bald, was the king of West Francia and this coin was minted during his reign. The Carolingian Empire was a powerful and influential empire that spanned across much of Western Europe and this coin is a reflection of the economic and political power of that empire at the time. Additionally, the fact that it is made of silver and weighs 1.68g suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.