© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles II / Charles III Amiens
| Silver | 1.71 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of West Francia (Carolingian Empire) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II the Bald (843-877) Charles III the Simple (898-922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 864-923 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.71 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#340052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ AMBIANIS CIVI
Translation: City of Amiens.
Comment
There are varieties in legends.This type is struck again under Charles the Simple then immobilized during 10th century by counts of Amiens.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The Carolingian Empire, which was established by Charlemagne in the 8th century, was beginning to break apart during the reign of Charles II and Charles III. This coin was minted in the city of Amiens, which was an important center of trade and commerce during the Carolingian period. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and design, showcasing the skill of the medieval minting process.
