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Denier - Charles II / Charles III Orleans mint; GRATIA D-I REX
| Silver | 1.62 g | 19.8 mm |
| 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 | 864-922 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (840-987) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 19.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#340511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ΛVRELIΛNIS CIVITΛS
Translation: City of Orleans.
Comment
There are varieties in legends.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 during a period of civil war and power struggles within the empire, which ultimately led to its decline and the rise of new kingdoms in Western Europe. Despite this turmoil, the coin still bears the image of the king and the inscription "GRATIA D-I REX," indicating the continued importance of the monarch and the divine right of kings.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (864-922) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denier - Charles II / Charles III (Orleans mint; GRATIA D-I REX) (864-922) coin.
