© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denier - Charles II / Charles III Chartres mint; temple
| Silver | 1.42 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 | 840-922 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.42 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple with four columns around a crosslet, topped with a crosslet, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CΛRNOTIS CIVITΛS
Translation: City of Chartres.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the temple on the reverse side, which is a nod to the minting location, Chartres, and its famous cathedral, which was built during the same period. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of medieval Europe.
