© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Denier - Charles II / Charles III as emperor; Narbonne
| Silver | 1.64 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 | 875-922 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.64 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#350123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CA
RL
✠ NARBOLO
Unabridged legend: CAROLUS
Translation:
Charles.
Narbonne.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political upheaval in the Carolingian Empire. Charles III, also known as Charles the Fat, was the king of West Francia and Holy Roman Emperor, and his reign was marked by struggles for power and territorial disputes. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period, including the Denier, remained consistent in its design and quality, reflecting the enduring influence of the Carolingian Empire on European currency.
